Department stores and supermarkets will join hospitals as inoculation centers once mass vaccination begins.
Mega mall developer Central Pattana has offered 23 of its 33 department stores nationwide to accelerate Thailand’s rush to herd immunity as the government negotiates for more imported vaccines just over a month before the first locally made doses are expected.
CEO Preecha Ekkunagul said the stores’ space make them safe for medical personnel and the public to proceed safely. He said the company would also support private sector efforts to find additional vaccine supplies.
CentralPlaza Rayong piloted the project last week by vaccinating local officials in partnership with Rayong Hospital. The retail and real estate giant certainly has its motivations – the controlling Chirathivat family lost roughly a third of its fortune, falling 11 places to 20th place…
