Study Shows Single Dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine Boosts COVID-19 Immunity by 96.7%
A study, conducted by Chulalongkorn’s Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, shows that those who receive one shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine showed a 96.7% increase in immunity, when compared to unvaccinated individuals. Prof. Dr. Yong Poovorawan said the study also found those who had recovered from COVID-19, between…
Commerce Minister confident exports to Laos will hit 200 million baht after seafood ban lifted
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Laos PDR has finally lifted a ban on seafood and frozen food imported from countries with a coronavirus outbreak including Thailand. The revocation has been in effect since 1st of May. It is expected that Thailand’s seafood and frozen food exported to Lao PDR will soon regain their previous position….
Singapore Requires 14-day Quarantine for Travellers from Thailand
The Singapore Ministry of Health has announced that all travelers, including Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long term visa holders, arriving from 2359hrs on 2nd May 2021 (Singapore time) and who have been in Thailand for any period during the 14 days prior to arrival in Singapore, will now be…
BMA: Khlong Toei feared as new COVID-19 hotspot, officials now actively testing as many residents as possible
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention have recorded a high case number at three densely populated communities in Khlong Toei district from their active case finding operations on 27-30 April. 1,336 people from these communities have been tested for COVID-19, with 99 of…
Bangkok Ranks Most Popular City in Asia for Digital Nomads
A study by Resume.io, a Netherlands-based online resume maker, has found that Bangkok is the most popular city in Asia for digital nomads and ranks fourth globally, supported by affordable internet and living costs. Resume.io indicated that Bangkok’s ranking shows it is a firm favorite for a post-pandemic influx of…
DSI Sets up Center to Investigate Fake News
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has set up a center to investigate fake news, which could hamper the government’s efforts in containing the Covid-19 pandemic. DSI director-general Korawat Panprapakorn said the task force, which is in line with the policy of the Justice Minister, will also support the DSI…