April 20, 2021, 9:21 am +07
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The Thai Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting between the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of more than 40 companies from all corporate groups in Thailand.
Top executives from 40 of Thailand’s top companies expressed concern about the delivery and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s delayed, with only 0.4% of the population being vaccinated, it could affect the country’s opening up. Suggest the government to the private sector to help negotiate the purchase of more vaccines.
The comments and suggestions above come from a brainstorming meeting of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 40+ large companies across all business groups. Organized tonight (April 19th) by the Thai Chamber of Commerce, it was the first private sector meeting to express its views and propose to the government to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, the role of the private sector in dealing with COVID-19 vaccinations. So that Thailand can return to Thailand as soon as possible
“Conclusion from the meeting The CEOs of all companies agree that Thailand is currently only vaccinated for 0.4% of the population (as of April 19 by Bloomberg), which is very delayed for the country to open up. By 70% of the population Injecting the population, the government must provide enough vaccines for everyone, “said Sanan Angubolkul, chief executive of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
The CEOs in attendance agreed that adequate alternative vaccines would be available. And the private sector is helping the public sector to open up the country quickly. So that security and economy can drive the economy forward. In this case, the cooperation of all parties must be worked out. The chairman of the chamber said in a statement released in the media today (April 20).
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Private companies are ready to help distribute vaccines.
The Chamber of Commerce statement said that for the large number of vaccines that have been introduced since June. Prepare and plan an effective vaccination, carried out by the Thai Chamber of Commerce and private networks It will assist the government in distributing the vaccines bought by the government. To be as efficient and thorough as possible it starts in Bangkok first as an example for other provinces.
The board also suggested that the private sector participate in negotiations to purchase additional alternative vaccines.
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Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
“The Thai Chamber of Commerce has set a goal that by 2021 70% of the vaccination targets in Bangkok must be achieved by medical staff who are at the forefront of Bangkok. All injections must be 100% done by the end of June. Vaccination for the general public in Bangkok. The private sector must reach at least 50,000 doses per day to complement the work of the public sector and achieve these goals. Or a private model that supports vaccination in other provinces by the end of April and believe that the private sector can use their eligibility. Our expertise and resources for the country, ”said Sanan.
Proposed to organize 4 vaccination support teams.
The Thai Chamber of Commerce and its networks work will be split into 4 teams to support vaccination including
- Sales and vaccination support teams support facilities, staff, volunteers, and information technology equipment such as computers, printers, and documents. ID card reader After Bangkok (Bangkok) more of public and private hospitals What has now been prepared and went to the area to explore with Bangkok
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In the first phase, there are 10 private sector piloting areas in Bangkok, such as Central Group, SCG, the Mall, Siam Piwat, Asiatique, Lotus, Big C, True Digital Park, etc. Bangkok through April 27th and In the next phase, the establishment of a mobile vaccination unit in various places to reduce the movement of people is discussed.
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- Communication team So that people understand and vaccinate on the finished site Because nowadays a lot of people don’t understand vaccination. Many people refuse an injection so they need to understand and provide the correct information. The government will finalize a “doctors ready” system in April that will identify the locations where vaccinations will be registered. Queuing the injections that are not crowded Or the appropriate injection sequence It is supported by many companies like Google, LINE, Facebook, VGI and Unilever etc.
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- Technology and Systems Team To Achieve Registration Efficiency Fast Injection Process And Has A Tracking System Ready To Issue A Vaccination Certificate There are many IBM run companies investigating and improving the process.
- Additional vaccine team Working with government and private hospital networks The need for additional alternative vaccinations is being investigated. To ease the burden on the government and the economy to recover faster, under the guidance of the private hospital association, it is estimated that an additional 30 million doses of the alternative vaccine will be needed to cover 70% of the total population in the country.
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COVID-19: Why can’t you compare individual vaccines?
The government said it was negotiating. Pfizer imports 5-10 million vaccine doses
General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Defense Minister, announced after a cabinet meeting on April 20, 2021, citing the National Vaccine Institute that It is currently in talks with Pfizer. US pharmaceutical company Although it is possible to import a vaccine against COVID-19 Yes in July. Around 5-10 million cans by the end of the year
However, it is still in the offer and condition phase. The government opened a channel for the import of many brands of vaccine to be sold and registered. It must be emphasized, however, that vaccine delivery is state-to-state. Due to an emergency situation By setting up another committee Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn was the president who discussed importing alternative vaccines with the private hospital association and the knowledgeable person.
Executives from 40 companies who attended the meeting passed
• Mitr Phol Sugar Co., Ltd.
• Siam Cement Co., Ltd. (SCG)
• Srithai Superware Plc.
• Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL.
• C Value Group Plc.
• Central Pattana Co., Ltd.
• Central Retail Corporation Plc.
• The Erawan Group PCL.
• Dusit Thani Plc.
• The Mall Group Plc.
• Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd.
• True Corporation Plc.
• TC Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.
• Thai Namthip Co., Ltd.
• Thai Beverage Plc.
• Thai Union Group Plc.
• Thai Vivat Insurance Plc.
• Public company of Krung Thai Bank Limited
• Kasikorn Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
• TMB Bank Aktiengesellschaft
• Siam Commercial Bank Limited public company
• B. Grimm Power Plc.
• Bangkok Chain Hospital PCL.
• Big C Supercenter public company
• COSO Foods Thailand & Vietnam by Pepsi Cola (Thai) Trading Co., Ltd.
• Muang Thai Insurance Co., Ltd.
• Unilever Thai Trading Co., Ltd.
• Central Plaza Hotel Plc.
• Kluaynamthai Hospital Co., Ltd.
• Bumrungrad Hospital PCL.
• Line Thailand Co., Ltd.
• Siam Piwat Co., Ltd.
• Singha Corporation Co., Ltd.
• Merchant Partners Asset Management Co., Ltd.
• Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus Thailand)
• Asset World Corporation Plc.
• IBM Thailand Co., Ltd. (IBM)
• MBK Plc. (MBK Group)
• Facebook (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• Google (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
• Minor International PCL
• Nestle Indochina, Nestle
