Thailand aims to ramp up vaccination after Bangkok construction camp cluster grows, SE Asia News & Top Stories

BANGKOK (THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Thailand on Saturday (May 22) reported 3,052 new cases and 24 deaths, according to its Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Bangkok led the list again with 1,191 cases, followed by 437 in Phetchaburi and 99 in Nonthaburi. The fatalities included 13 in Bangkok, three in Samut Prakan and two in Chiang Mai among other provinces. The ages of the deceased were between 31 and 96.

On the brighter side, 2,900 patients have recovered and were discharged in the last 24 hours.

One of the better performers during earlier waves of the coronavirus, Thailand has been hit hard by a spike in infections in recent weeks. The country is now looking to ramp up its vaccination programme after new strains were identified in its community.

The Lak Si district office in Bangkok is aiming to vaccinate all locals in its administrative area, where…