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Boon in talks to buy BioNTech, Novavax shots
Boon in talks to buy BioNTech, Novavax shots
THAILAND: Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG), which operates a hospital chain, says it will join hands with a state agency to import BioNTech and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines.
Government shifts stance on Sinovac
Government shifts stance on Sinovac
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry has decided to start administering AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as a second dose to those who had received a Sinovac jab for their first shot, in what is seen as a major shift in the government’s vaccination policy.
Bangkok businesses seek financial relief
Bangkok businesses seek financial relief
BANGKOK: Business operators in the capital are calling for financial relief measures, including a debt moratorium and new loans with relaxed conditions, to help small and medium enterprises cope with COVID-19.
People wrongly prosecuted, detained ‘entitled to compensation’
People wrongly prosecuted, detained ‘entitled to compensation’
BANGKOK: The Justice Ministry is looking for 411 people who were wrongly prosecuted, tried and imprisoned in criminal cases ‒ but later found not guilty and released ‒ to inform them they are entitled to compensation under the law, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Sunday (July 11).
Seniors, including foreigners, to get jabs donated by Japan
Seniors, including foreigners, to get jabs donated by Japan
BANGKOK: Senior Thais and foreigners based in Thailand will be given priority for the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine that arrived in the country from Japan on Friday (July 9), according to the COVID-19 taskforce.
Curfew in Greater Bangkok from Monday
Curfew in Greater Bangkok from Monday
BANGKOK: Strict measures, including a curfew, will be imposed in Bangkok and five adjacent provinces for two weeks starting from Monday (July 12) as the government attempts to curb the soaring number of new COVID-19 infections.
DDC defends further Sinovac jab purchase
DDC defends further Sinovac jab purchase
THAILAND: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) yesterday (July 8) defended the government’s decision to procure additional Sinovac vaccine doses despite criticism about its efficacy against COVID-19 variants.
Pandemic forces nations to postpone SEA Games to 2022
Pandemic forces nations to postpone SEA Games to 2022
SEA GAMES: The 31st edition of the Southeast Asian Games, originally scheduled to take place at the end of this year in Hanoi, Vietnam, has been postponed.
CCSA meet on new restrictions for at-risk provinces
CCSA meet on new restrictions for at-risk provinces
THAILAND: The government is set to impose tougher measures to slow the rising rate of COVID-19 transmissions, including restricting people’s movements, as new daily cases topped 7,000 yesterday (July 8).
Lockdown in sight
Lockdown in sight
BANGKOK: A lockdown may be considered to curb the spread of COVID-19 if new cases continue to surge, National Security Council secretary-general Natthapol Nakpanich said.
Pfizer vaccine gets cabinet nod
Pfizer vaccine gets cabinet nod
THAILAND: The cabinet has approved a proposal to procure 20 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Samut Prakan blaze impacts over 80,000
Samut Prakan blaze impacts over 80,000
THAILAND: At least 80,000 people have been affected by a massive fire that ravaged the Ming Dih Chemical Co factory complex in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan on Monday (July 5).
Seven Thai shuttlers secure Games spots
Seven Thai shuttlers secure Games spots
BADMINTON: Seven Thai shuttlers will compete in four events at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, according to the entry lists published by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) yesterday (July 5).
‘Memo’ leaks prompt Sinovac concerns
‘Memo’ leaks prompt Sinovac concerns
THAILAND: The medical society is calling on the government to give mRNA vaccines as a booster shot to frontline medical workers, after a leaked official document appeared to oppose third shots for health personnel due to fears it might stoke fears that the Sinovac vaccine does not provide effective protection.
Samut Prakan factory inferno kills 1, at least 60 injured
Samut Prakan factory inferno kills 1, at least 60 injured
BANGKOK: One rescuer was killed and more than 60 people injured in an overnight explosion and inferno at a chemical factory that continued to send black smoke into the sky over Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan late into Monday afternoon (July 5).
Business baffled by gaffes
Business baffled by gaffes
THAILAND: As both new daily infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 continue to set records, concerns regarding the administration’s ability to govern the country have almost reached a critical point.
Abundance of Sinopharm jabs available, says CRA
Abundance of Sinopharm jabs available, says CRA
THAILAND: The Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) has given assurances there will be enough Sinopharm vaccine to go around if no one exceeds their allocation or jumps the queue.
Government lambastes US for TIP downgrade
Government lambastes US for TIP downgrade
THAILAND: The government has expressed disappointment and criticised the United States’ decision to downgrade Thailand in its annual worldwide human trafficking report.
Government defends Phuket beach, booze photos
Government defends Phuket beach, booze photos
THAILAND: The government has clarified two controversial photos, including one featuring cabinet ministers relaxing on a Phuket beach without face masks following their arrival on the tourist island last Thursday (July 1) to mark the launch of the Phuket Sandbox tourism programme.
GPO submits draft to buy Moderna jab as criticism continues
GPO submits draft to buy Moderna jab as criticism continues
THAILAND: The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) abruptly submitted a draft purchase contract for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the Office of Attorney General (OAG) yesterday (July 2) after the latter publicly stated it never received the contract.