Thailand Shifts Strategies, Joins COVAX, Strengthens Public Health to Battle Covid-19

13 Sept 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand shifts its strategy by negotiating to join the COVAX scheme, a decision driven by the need to manage risks from evolving virus mutations despite initial hesitations as an upper-middle-income country.
The European Union commits €1.9 million in funding (2021-2023) to Thailand, partnering with the WHO and other organizations to bolster the country's COVID-19 response, enhance surveillance, testing, and strengthen essential health services.
Experts emphasize the critical importance of global cooperation and public solidarity in combating the pandemic, acknowledging that new variants and potential public complacency have challenged Thailand's earlier successes.
Thailand's immediate strategy focuses on vaccinating vulnerable groups to reduce mortality and alleviate strain on medical services, while leveraging international assistance to advance research, improve digital health tools, and enhance risk communication.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.