A volunteer administering a rapid antigen test to a resident of the Khlong Toei community in Bangkok on Sept 6, 2021. - AFP
BANGKOK (AFP): For families struggling to survive on US$150 a month in Bangkok's biggest slum, coronavirus swab tests are a luxury that few can afford.
The Khlong Toei slum, where an estimated 100,000 people live packed into tiny, overcrowded dwellings, has been a major concern as Thailand battles its third wave of the pandemic.
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