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PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
PM eyes huge vaccine stockpile
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to procure up to 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to prepare for unforeseeable emergencies as the pandemic continues to rage unabated in several countries.
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
Sinovac gets nod for over 60s
THAILAND: The national communicable disease committee yesterday (May 7) announced the approval of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 60 and over with the Health Ministry pledging to work with the private sector to open 382 vaccination sites nationwide in an effort to accelerate the rollout.
‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
‘Rung’ released on bail after 59 days
THAILAND: The Criminal Court has approved bail for the temporary release of Rassadon co-leader Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul on condition that she must not get involved in activities deemed to dishonour the monarchy.
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
Patty, Atthaya go low on sizzling day
GOLF: Young home stars Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul shot sizzling eight-under-par 64s in sweltering conditions to share the first-round lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday (May 6).
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
Cases must drop for sandbox scheme
BANGKOK: The number of COVID-19 cases in Phuket must reach zero before it reopens to foreign tourists on July 1 as scheduled under the sandbox scheme, says Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the tourism and sports minister.
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
Stimulus scheme ‘not a free lunch’
THAILAND: People must spend between B46,000 and B70,000 each before they can get e-vouchers worth B7,000 under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called “Ying Chai Ying Dai” offered by the government.
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
Foreigners to get ‘equal access’
THAILAND: Three million foreigners living in Thailand have as much right to COVID-19 vaccinations as Thais because the goal is to achieve herd immunity, the government declared yesterday (May 6).
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
Chiang Mai sandbox on course for October
THAILAND: The Chiang Mai sandbox model will go ahead as planned on Oct 1 and target tourists from Asia as operators expect to receive a windfall from the Phuket sandbox.
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
Government unveils B225bn relief plan
THAILAND: The government will hand out B7,000 each for four million people with high purchasing power and launch a new phase of “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme as part of a new relief package worth B225 billion.
‘Thais, not expats’ get jab priority
‘Thais, not expats’ get jab priority
THAILAND: Thai people will always be given priority for COVID-19 vaccines, the Ministry of Public Health said yesterday (May 4), denying reports that some expats living in the kingdom would also be allowed to register for free jabs.
Govt watches ‘Move Abroad’ movement
Govt watches ‘Move Abroad’ movement
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is closely monitoring a new Facebook group ‘Let’s Move Abroad’ which sprang up out of frustration over the government’s handling of the Covid-9 pandemic.
Government urged to ramp up jabs within three months
Government urged to ramp up jabs within three months
THAILAND: The government has been urged to carry out its mass vaccination drive against COVID-19 within three months, after a recent study found a single dose of the vaccine can increase immunity against the virus by 96.7%.
Absent duo dropped from national team
Absent duo dropped from national team
FOOTBALL: Ratchaburi defender Philip Roller and Samut Prakan City’s Teeraphol Yoryoei have been axed from the Thai squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Government has plenty of Favipiravir
Government has plenty of Favipiravir
THAILAND: The government said yesterday (May 3) it had secured a plentiful supply of Favipiravir, a vital drug in the fight against COVID-19, and was urgently seeking permission to manufacture it itself.
Rising border fears of virus spill
Rising border fears of virus spill
THAILAND: Security along all borders is at its highest amid fears that coronavirus cases from neighbouring countries could enter Thailand and deepen the already critical COVID-19 outbreak that has the death toll climbing at an alarming rate.
Upbeat Patty ready for home challenge
Upbeat Patty ready for home challenge
GOLF: Major winner Patty Tavatanakit is ready to establish herself as a strong contender for this week’s Honda LPGA Thailand after enjoying a tied-third finish at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore yesterday (May 2).
Evaluating response initiatives
Evaluating response initiatives
THAILAND: Less than a month after the second wave of the pandemic subsided, Thailand faced a tsunami of COVID-19 infections in April and early May, posing a threat to economic stability.
Flight times cut, checks ramped up
Flight times cut, checks ramped up
THAILAND: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a new guideline recommending stricter COVID-19 control measures for all domestic flights, following the detection of new infections linked with seven recent flights to and from Phuket airport.
More COVID relief in the works
More COVID relief in the works
BANGKOK: The government is considering new relief packages for both individuals and businesses as a part of a new economic stimulus package, against the backdrop of Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19 outbreak.
Border ‘risk’ of South African variant
Border ‘risk’ of South African variant
THAILAND: Top virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned regional authorities to keep a close watch on border crossings from Malaysia where the highly contagious “South African variant” is spreading, saying it could reduce the efficacy of the vaccines.