Thailand is creating a new emergency centre to monitor the spread of monkeypox, which has now been detected in at least 12 countries, although in very small numbers at this stage. The Bangkok Post reports that Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, virologist and director-general of the ministry’s Department of Disease Control says Thai health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak, … [Read more...] about Thai health ministry sets up monkeypox monitoring centre
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Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
TOKYO — President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday (May 22) to launch a plan for greater US economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the … [Read more...] about Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
Infections are dipping as Vietnam reports 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (May 22)
HANOI, May 22 (Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, down by 138 from Saturday, according to its ministry of health. All the new infections were domestically-transmitted in 42 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi was the pandemic hotspot with 347 new cases recorded on Sunday, followed by the northern Bac Ninh province with 138 and the … [Read more...] about Infections are dipping as Vietnam reports 1,319 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (May 22)
It’s below 5,000 cases now as Thailand records 4,739 Covid-19 cases and 31 deaths on Sunday (May 22)
BANGKOK, May 22 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's Public Health Ministry reported on Sunday (May 22) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 4,739 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, five of whom have arrived in Thailand from abroad. Death toll increased by 31, while 7,391 patients were cured and allowed to leave hospitals. Cumulative cases in the country … [Read more...] about It’s below 5,000 cases now as Thailand records 4,739 Covid-19 cases and 31 deaths on Sunday (May 22)
Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, 55, won the election by a record 1.3 million votes while his … [Read more...] about Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years