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Seven more Thai soldiers, returning from South Sudan, are among 14 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand today (Tuesday). According to the CCSA, the new infections, confirmed by tests conducted on September 26th in state quarantine in Chon Buri province, have brought total infections among Thai troops returning from South Sudan to 23. Other new infections […]
By Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization One million people have now been lost to COVID-19 and many more are suffering because of the pandemic. This milestone is a difficult moment for the world but there are glimmers of hope that encourage us now and in the near future. Just nine months […]
China in recent months has been injecting hundreds of thousands of people with three preliminary coronavirus vaccines that are being tested for safety and efficacy. While the world awaits a proven drug to fight the pandemic, at least three vaccine candidates have been given to front-line medical professionals, staff of state-owned companies, and government officials […]
Thailand has recorded one new COVID-19 case today, among Thai returnees from abroad in state quarantine, according to the CCSA. The new infection is a 24-year old Thai student, who was studying in the United States and arrived in Thailand on September 22nd, entering state quarantine in Chon Buri province on the same day. He […]
BANGKOK, Sept 25 (Bernama) — Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), Thailand’s largest private hospital network, is eyeing more Chinese patients to seek medical services when the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs and air travel resumes. Its senior vice-president of international marketing, corporate advertising and public relations, Buranut Limjitti said Thailand is a major hub for medical tourism […]
(Bangkok, 25 September 2020) In a development welcomed by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, thousands of undocumented stateless students across Thailand will have the opportunity to access health services through the country’s national healthcare system, including disease prevention, medical treatment and rehabilitation. On 22 September 2020 the Thai Cabinet approved the inclusion of the first […]