Thailand begins mass Covid-19 vaccine rollout using shots made by royal-owned company
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By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN
Thailand began its mass Covid vaccination program Monday, following criticism of delays and concerns over health authorities relying on AstraZeneca shots produced by a company owned by the country’s king.
The Southeast Asian nation is battling a third coronavirus wave with the highest number of daily cases and deaths reported since the start of the pandemic, raising public concerns of adequate access to vaccines.
On Tuesday, Thailand reported 2,662 new Covid-19 cases and 28 deaths, according to its Covid-19 task force (CCSA).
A property appraiser is facing prosecution for alleged lese majeste and computer crimes associated with comments reportedly targeting Princess Chulabhorn's recent political and business intervention over vaccination. As is becoming usual, it was Seksakol Atthawong and Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha's lawyer Apiwat Khanthong who "filed a formal complaint with Nang Loeng police in Bangkok against Sophon…
TV host Jonh Winyu charged with defaming PM Prayut on Twitter
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published : 28 May 2021 at 13:04
27 TV host Winyu Wongsurawat, aka Jonh Winyu, is accompanied by human rights lawyer Krissadang Nutcharas (right) as he arrives to Nang Loeng police station to hear a charge of defaming the prime minister, on Friday. (Photo: Wassayos Ngamkham)
TV show host Winyu Wongsurawat, or Jonh Winyu , has reported to Bangkok police to acknowledge a charge of defaming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in two Twitter posts.
Mr Winyu, 35, accompanied by human rights lawyer Krissadang Nutcharas, arrived at the Nang Loeng police station on Friday morning to hear the charge.
HELP ME, HELP YOU
published : 28 May 2021 at 04:00
Despite vaccine rollouts in many countries, we are still in semi-lockdown after the third wave in Thailand hit us the hardest. Many Thais are in a tight spot, struggling to earn a living or with no access to social welfare, while the road to nationwide inoculation is still has a long way to go. Guru has gathered online platforms through which you can help those in need. Here are different ways you can help during these trying times.
Roadside Patient Project fund
The Mirror Foundation is providing financial aid for the homeless who cannot access government social welfare with B1,000 per person in cash. The foundation has discovered that the homeless are unable to register a bank account for organisations to transfer living expenses to them. What s worse, a chance for them to access government benefits using an ID card is also impossible since they have no permanent address. Contribute to the Roadside Patient Project by The M
Two representatives of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday lodged another complaint with Nang Loeng police against a singer for criticising the government's vaccine procurement plan, alleging he may have violated the lese majeste law and the Computer Crime Act.