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Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
Ministry defends decision to grant ThaiBev jab support
THAILAND: Chatchai Promlert, permanent secretary for the Interior Ministry, is insisting that his approval to provide free COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 70,000 Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) employees and their families is lawful.
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
Sinopharm vaccines arrive in country
THAILAND: The first batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the country yesterday (June 20), the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) have confirmed.
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
Government defends decision not to back UN Myanmar motion
THAILAND: Thailand abstained on a vote to adopt the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the situation in Myanmar as the resolution did not take into account several essential factors, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat.
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
Thousands to get Sinopharm vaccine
BANGKOK: More than 5,000 organisations will be allocated the Chinese vaccine Sinopharm in the first phase of registrations.
DLT services resume nationwide
DLT services resume nationwide
THAILAND: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will resume driving tests and issuing and renewing licences next week, following an improvement in the COVID-19 situation.
Hospitalisation rate for COVID-19 vaccine recipients released
Hospitalisation rate for COVID-19 vaccine recipients released
THAILAND: The hospitalisation rate for people injected with the Sinovac and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines is 20-24 per 100,000 administered doses, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Somyot sorry for Thailand’s failed World Cup campaign
Somyot sorry for Thailand’s failed World Cup campaign
FOOTBALL: Somyot Poompunmuang, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president, apologised to Thai fans yesterday (June 16) after the national side ended their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in embarrassing fashion with a 1-0 loss to Malaysia on Tuesday night.
’We’ll do better from now on,’ says Anutin as CRA confirms vaccine compensation
’We’ll do better from now on,’ says Anutin as CRA confirms vaccine compensation
THAILAND: About 1.6 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are being delivered this week as the Public Health Ministry promises a more effective distribution in future.
Rest of country to reopen ‘in 120 days’
Rest of country to reopen ‘in 120 days’
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says his government plans to reopen the country within the next 120 days, despite the risk of a further rise in COVID-19 infections.
Court accepts THAI’s recovery plan
Court accepts THAI’s recovery plan
THAILAND: The Central Bankruptcy Court (CBC) has accepted Thai Airways International’s (THAI) debt rehabilitation plan containing three amendments made by creditors.
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
Long-stay ’O-A visa’ holders will need virus cover
THAILAND: All foreigners living in Thailand as non-immigrants will in the future have to prove they have insurance coverage of at least US$100,000 (B3 million) against COVID-19.
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
Plastic, infectious waste surges due to pandemic
THAILAND: The jump in food delivery orders during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the volume of plastic and infectious waste to spike, according to an environmental situation report presented to the cabinet yesterday (June 15).
PM apologies for vaccine delays
PM apologies for vaccine delays
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (June 15) apologised for delays in COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the government was doing its best to overcome the problems.
‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role
‘At least 10’ may face probe over ‘Boss’ acquittal role
THAILAND: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is considering whether to launch an inquiry against at least 10 people for their alleged role in delaying justice in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Prayut refuses to lay vaccine blame
Prayut refuses to lay vaccine blame
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to lay the blame for recent vaccination cancellations for individuals or state agencies when speaking to reporters at parliament yesterday (June 14), saying reports had been muddled by too many sources.
PM insists he will complete term
PM insists he will complete term
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (June 14) ended speculation about an early general election in bizarre fashion.
CCSA admits to vaccine shortage
CCSA admits to vaccine shortage
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has admitted there is a shortage of vaccine, with no deliveries expected this week.
Blame game begins over ‘vaccine chaos’
Blame game begins over ‘vaccine chaos’
THAILAND: The national vaccination rollout has hit turbulence after several public and private hospitals announced their decision to postpone inoculations amid a shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Broadcast deal could have political spin-off
Broadcast deal could have political spin-off
THAILAND: The name on everybody’s lips at this hour is Komol Jungrungreangkit, the chairman of Summit Footwear and Pinehurst Golf Club, who spent about B310 million in a last-minute deal to secure the rights to broadcast Euro 2020 to Thai football fans.
Lower hopes for Phuket
Lower hopes for Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket sandbox tourism scheme faces a chaotic approval process as the government is still struggling to fine-tune the balance between public health and the economy.