Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
฿211 million approved for study of Thailand's first plant-based COVID vaccine
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฿211 million approved for study of Thailand's first plant-based COVID vaccine
13 Sept 08:16Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's cabinet approved a ฿211 million budget to study the safety and efficacy of the country's first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Thai startup Baiya Phytopharm.
The National Vaccine Institute and Baiya Phytopharm are expediting Phase Three of the vaccine program, with Phase One human trials already completed safely.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Today 14:04Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.