Reopening Thailand decision raises questions over testing capacity

Judging by the online response, Thais remain divided over the decision, announced by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, to allow foreign travellers to enter the country from November 1st, provided they…

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8.5 million COVID test kits to be distributed for free across Thailand from Sep 16

8.5 million COVID rapid antigen test kits (ATKs) purchased from China will be distributed to members of the public free of charge, starting on September 16th. The National Health Security…

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(Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Does Thailand’s deal for 8.5 million ATKs pass the corruption test?

Thailand’s surging COVID-19 crisis has spawned a series of rumors and scandals, with the latest centered on rapid antigen test kits (ATKs). Initially touted as a tool to control COVID-19,…

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Health workers prepare doses of the Sinopharm Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine to be administered to inmates at Chonburi Central Prison on June 25, 2021. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP

Record 670,834 vaccinations given on August 5th in Thailand

A total of 670,834 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Thailand on Thursday, which is the most given in the country in a single day since February 28th, according…

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Photo: Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand

Switzerland’s donated 1.1 million antigen test kits, 102 respirators arrive in Thailand

Switzerland has donated 1.1 million COVID-19 antigen test kits and 102 respirators to Thailand, which arrived today (Thursday). This morning, Swiss Ambassador to Thailand Helene Budliger Artieda received the shipment…

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