COVID-19 Innovations, Featured, Government, Health, News, Technology, Thailand, Uncategorized

Govt to launch ‘Health Wallet’ app for Covid-19 vaccine registration

April 19, 2021

The government will soon launch “Health Wallet", a smartphone app for people to register for Covid-19 vaccination. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had discussed the preparation…

Cambodia, COVID-19 Innovations, Featured, Government, Health, News, Technology

Cambodia introduces QR code scanning for venues to combat COVID-19

February 25, 2021

The  Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has set up a QR Code “Stop Covid” in an attempt to provide additional measures to increase the efficiency and speed of prevention…

COVID-19 Innovations, Government, Health, Thailand

ADB Supports Thailand’s Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds for COVID-19 Recovery

September 28, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is assisting the Government of Thailand in designing, issuing, and monitoring innovative capital market initiatives as part of the country’s recovery from the coronavirus disease…

COVID-19 Innovations, Health, Individual, Thailand

MEET RURAL HEALTH VOLUNTEERS, THE UNSUNG HEROES ON VIRUS FRONTLINE

June 10, 2020

As soon as a woman in her rural community registered a high fever, Auntie Arun alerted the local hospital doctors, who soon arrived in at least three cars, prepped to…

COVID-19 Innovations, Global, Health, Technology

VIDEC rolls out safe travel barometer

June 5, 2020

Advisory and analytics firm VIDEC has launched the Safe Travel Barometer, an interactive dashboard that charts the Covid-19 health and safety initiatives of over 100 travel companies worldwide as part…

Academia, COVID-19 Innovations, Health, Thailand

Chula Research Team Produces Spray for Fabric Masks to Help Prevent COVID-19 and PM 2.5 Dust

May 15, 2020

A Chula Research Team has invented a spray, Shield+ Protecting Spray, to make fabric masks waterproof and more effective in protecting against viruses and germs. The spray is an alternative…

Academia, COVID-19 Innovations, Health, Thailand

PETROMAT Produces “Ultra We: UV Sterilizer Box” for Hospitals

May 15, 2020

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) has granted funds for the Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology (PETROMAT), Chulalongkorn University, to produce “Ultra We:…

Academia, COVID-19 Innovations, Health, Technology, Thailand

Chula Responds to COVID-19 Crisis with Digital Innovations

May 15, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the norm, Chulalongkorn University is dedicated to look for solutions and develop research and innovations. In collaboration with the university departments and external…

COVID-19 Innovations, Health, Lifestyle, Vietnam

Listen to Vietnam’s Insanely Catchy Coronavirus PSA

May 15, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to spread, governments are taking action in an attempt to keep their countries' residents safe. Vietnam in particular seems to have nailed the awareness strategy by…

COVID-19 Innovations, Food & Beverages, Health, Thailand

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)TAT and Michelin Guide team up to deliver thanks to healthcare workers

May 15, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and the local Michelin Guide are coming together to support local restaurants while offering “gratitude and thanks” to first responders in the healthcare field for…