Build better Covid apps
published : 8 May 2021 at 04:00
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The war against Covid-19 will be a long one, and despite the substantial rise in cases and the death toll, it is too early to predict whether Thailand will win or lose. Last year, our frontline workers often referred to as Nak Roeb Sua Kao (warriors in white gowns) won an early battle against the coronavirus after efficiently tracing infections and treating people.
Yet, the country now appears to be in retreat following the identification of clusters in Samut Sakhon province, gambling dens in the eastern provinces and Bangkok s Thong Lor and Klong Toey areas.
The cabinet has approved the deferral of the full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) slated for this June by another year, with the explanation the country is facing a difficult time with the pandemic and the legislation’s related processes have yet to be settled.
Phuket rapid test on arrival not free for Thais after May 15
Phuket rapid test on arrival not free for Thais after May 15
PHUKET: The rapid antigen test will not be free for Thai nationals at the airport or at the Phuket Check Point onto the island by road from May 15, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed.
Wednesday 5 May 2021, 04:22PM
Phuket Governor Narong announced the news during a live broadcast this morning (May 5). Screenshot: PR Phuket
So far 37,477 people have undergone rapid antigen tests om arriving to enter the province. Image: Official COVID-19 Information Center Phuket
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The news was announced during an “all star” press conference broadcast live online this morning (May 5).
PHUKET: An academic with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has stepped forward to explain why people in Phuket must register to receive a state-supplied COVID vaccination through the ‘Phuk