Nurse Shortage at State-run Thai Hospitals Concerning

Thailand's universal healthcare system. Nurse monitoring a suspected COVID-19 coronavirus patient at Non Sung District Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)
Thailand's universal healthcare system. Nurse monitoring a suspected COVID-19 coronavirus patient at Non Sung District Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). Photo: Public Services International / flickr. CC BY-NC 2.0.

The alarming rate of nurse resignations from state-run hospitals has prompted calls for the new government to implement more effective ways to retain as many [Read More…]

Government concerned over increasing COVID-19 infections among medics

A nurse at the hospital during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in April 2020
A nurse at the hospital during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Photo: UN Women Asia and the Pacific / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has expressed its concern over rising infections among Thai medical personnel and has urged them to receive a [Read More…]

Fourth COVID vaccine shots to be administered to medics, people with chronic diseases

COVID-19 Vaccination Site at The Mall Bangkapi, Bangkok
COVID-19 Vaccination Site at The Mall Bangkapi, Bangkok. Photo: The Mall Group.

Thailand’s Disease Control Department has proposed its vaccination plan for this year, which covers unvaccinated children over 12 and children from 5-12, as well as [Read More…]

Fourth Vaccine Shot Approved for Elderly and Medical Workers

COVID-19 vaccination at Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok
COVID-19 vaccination at Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok. Photo: Chainwit. CC BY-SA 4.0.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The National Vaccine Institute has approved a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to boost immunity among specific groups. According to Dr Opas [Read More…]

Protection for medics or impunity for govt: COVID amnesty bill under spotlight

Acrylic shields installed at the hospital to prevent the spreading of COVID-19 coronavirus in Thailand
Acrylic shields installed at the hospital to prevent the spreading of COVID-19 coronavirus in Thailand. Photo: © ILO/Alin Sirisaksopit / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

The government is poised to declare one of its most controversial decrees under emergency law – one that would hand legal immunity to both COVID-19 [Read More…]

Nine nurses at Thammasat University suffer side effects after Sinovac vaccination

COVID-19 vaccine vials and syringe
COVID-19 vaccine vials and syringe. Photo: Aliraza Gurmani / Pixabay.

Nine student nurses at Thammasat University have suffered side effects following inoculation with the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine, According to the Student Organization of Thammasat University’s [Read More…]