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AT-HOME COVID-19 HOME TESTING KITS
As you may be aware the Thai Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has recently issued licenses for Rapid Antigen Self-Test kits for sale through pharmacies.
Expats in metropolitan Bangkok invited to book jabs
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday opened Covid-19 vaccination registration for foreign residents aged 60 and over living in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces.
Registration for COVID-19 Vaccination
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) with the support of Ministry of Labour is pleased to inform you that foreign executives, experts and technicians, and family members aged 18 and above granted visa under the BOI Single Window, as well as Smart Visa holders are invited to register for COVID-19 vaccination (the AstraZeneca vaccine). Vaccination will start on July 26, 2021.
Update on Vaccination for expats living in Thailand
The Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tanee Sangrat, has provided the following advice for foreigners aged 75 and over who have not yet received any COVID-19 vaccines:
Nelson Mandela Day 2021
Dear Members and fellow South Africans, Every year on 18 July, South Africans together with the international community honour our former President and international icon Nelson Mandela in the celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day. This day has since its...
World Bank TEM July 2021
Some panellists, including via responses to questions, noted the need for services liberalisation and FDI. There is not much of that in the published materials. Recommendations about protecting the vulnerable and thus somewhat arresting widening income and wealth gaps are included however. Social support is still important. Debt:GDP is still only just nudging the 60% marker.
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCES (DEON SEALS)
The South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. Deon Seals who previously served as Counsellor: Political & Trade at the South African Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand.
ASEAN Economic Community News
The ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) launched ASEAN Access earlier this month.
Pam Gibson – An Ambassador’s Wife In Thailand (Living By Auria)
When Douglas told Pam that they had been invited by President Mbeki to accept……
(TCC&BoT) Survey of Foreign Business Confidence Index (FBCI) Q2/2021
Please be informed that the JFCCT, Board of Trade of Thailand, and University of Thai Chamber of Commerce would like to present…
Co-branding Webinar with OPTIMA Training & Consulting on “Virtual Selling Skills”
Virtual Selling Skills Webinar with Vincent Pourre, Managing Director of OPTIMA Training & Consulting
“THAILAND MUST OPEN IN 120 DAYS” – National Address of the Prime Minister of Thailand
Brothers, sisters, citizens: Today, with the rapid progress of our vaccination programme, I would like to update you on the roadmap ahead for our recovery from the global Covid-19 crisis.