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Research on mixed use of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines to be conducted at Chulalongkorn University

23 Sept 03:17 Key points summarised by AI

Chulalongkorn University's Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology will launch research and human trials on the mixed use of Sinovac and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
The study aims to provide solutions for vaccine side effects or shortages, with initial observations indicating enhanced immune responses in individuals who received mixed doses.
Led by Dr. Yong Poovorawan, the project seeks funding and ethical approval to recruit volunteers for trials, drawing parallels with established mixed vaccine use for other diseases and international studies on COVID-19 vaccine combinations.

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.