Thailand Expects to Have up to 6 Million Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Thailand’s Private Hospital Association (PHA) expects 5-6 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to be shipped to Thailand in the second half of this year. They will be offered as a commercial alternative to AstraZeneca and Sinovac. PHA secretary-general Paiboon Eksaengsri said the association is coordinating with Zuellig Pharma, which…
CCSA announces mostly positive changes to COVID-19 zone map
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration has announced adjustments to the colour-coded zone map of provinces for Covid-19 in Thailand, reducing Red zone provinces. The proposal includes significant downgrading of provinces from the most severely affected Dark Red zones and Red zones to an Orange categorisation. The CCSA is also…
Government to Release New Guidelines for COVID-19 Restrictions
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is considering easing restrictions in provinces currently under strict control and will release a new list of guidelines on Saturday (15 May 2021). CCSA spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin said the easing of restrictions will be considered based on several factors, including outbreak characteristics, terrain,…
New Medical Facility to Treat COVID-19 Patients in Bangkok and Its Vicinity
Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on 14 May 2021 opened a new medical facility, established by the Ministry of Public Health, to provide treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild or moderate symptoms. The new facility, known as Busarakham Hospital, is located at the Challenger Hall in Muang…
Thai Food and Drug Administration Confirms Each Country Can Register COVID-19 Vaccines
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that each country has the right to register the COVID-19 vaccines which will be used by their people, without relying on a vaccine list approved by World Health Organization (WHO). FDA Secretary-General Dr Paisarn Dunkum said COVID-19 vaccines, approved under the WHO…
Private hospitals will charge for COVID-19 vaccine shots at a standard price
The Private Hospital Association (PHA) has announced that COVID-19 vaccine shots, provided by private hospitals, will be charged at a standard price, including insurance for any side effects. PHA president Dr. Chalerm Harnpanich said the reason the price will be set the same nationwide is to get as many people…