Thailand begins mass Covid-19 vaccine rollout using shots made by royal-owned company

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Thailand plans to administer 6 million shots in June using the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines, according to the country's Public Relations department.

Bangkok 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 . Thailand plans to administer 6 million shots in June using the AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines, according to the country's Public Relations department.

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Now do what the US Embassy is doing for citizens in Thailand... They won't procure vaccinations for citizens. I thought we were all included? The embassy staff in Bangkok was vaccinated months ago. The rest of us? We're told to wait... TaxedNotVaxed

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