National Communicable Disease Committee: COVID-19 vaccines in Thailand can help boost immunity
A communicable disease expert has insisted the two COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Thailand are effective in terms of preventing severe illnesses, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Dr Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, a member of the National Communicable Disease Committee, has made a statement stressing the importance of vaccines in the fight…
CCSA: All foreigners in Thailand will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination
According to deputy spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Natapanu Nopakun, all expats living in Thailand are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. He says Thailand plans to roll out a “massive vaccination plan” to vaccinate all people who are living in Thailand, including foreign residents. All people residing…
Thailand to buy “Favipiravir” drug patent for domestic production
Thai government is working on buying the “Favipiravir” drug patent in order to stabilize domestic demands. During a meeting of the cabinet, Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul informed the members that Thai Government Pharmaceutical Organization is negotiating for “Favipiravir” drug patent with a foreign organization…
Which #COVID19 test do I need?
Important note: At present COVID-19 antibody tests are only recommended by WHO for research purposes. It is strongly recommended that people do not obtain these tests themselves (for example, through the internet) and make decisions to seek or not seek healthcare based on the results. Always consult with a healthcare…
BMA: Mandatory face mask rule applies to private vehicles with two or more people
People in Bangkok are required to wear face masks at all times when out in public – even if they are in their own car. On Monday, a post on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Facebook page clarified the requirements for wearing a face mask when out in public. The…
Two-thirds of Covid-19 Cases in Bangkok Are Linked to Entertainment Venues
Nearly two-thirds of Covid-19 cases in the third wave in Bangkok can be traced to entertainment venues. BANGKOK (NNT) – According to statistics revealed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), visitors to entertainment venues totaled 2,227, followed by family or home (278), workplace or company (203), cluster links…