Fourth COVID vaccine shots to be administered to medics, people with chronic diseases

14 Sept 16:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's vaccination plan prioritizes fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses for medical personnel and individuals with chronic diseases, alongside initial shots for unvaccinated children over 12 and partially inoculated adults.
Children aged 5-12 can receive vaccinations voluntarily with parental consent, while older unvaccinated children and partially inoculated people can access shots via walk-in services.
Fourth dose recipients will receive AstraZeneca, Pfizer, or Moderna boosters, with specific vaccine combinations determined by their previous three doses and requiring a minimum three-month interval from the third shot.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) also approved the procurement of 50,000 courses of Paxlovid medication for COVID-19 patients, though Favipiravir remains the primary treatment.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

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.