Thailand rethinks vaccine plan as virus flareup hits economy


A healthcare worker takes a nasal swab sample from a person for a Covid-19 test, as the country deals with a fresh wave of infections after tackling earlier outbreaks, in Bangkok. - Reuters

BANGKOK, April 27 (Bloomberg): Thailand is reworking its vaccine strategy as a month-long soft lockdown to contain its worst wave of Covid-19 infections deepens an economic crisis and risks plans for reopening the crucial tourism industry.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha will meet Wednesday (April 28) with industry groups, including the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Council of Thailand, to discuss ways to accelerate a vaccine rollout that so far has reached less than 1% of the population.

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