Thai PM self-isolates after close contact with COVID-19 patient

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha began seven days of self-isolation on Monday after having had close contact with somebody who later tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the government.Prayut's self-isolation will end next Sunday since he had already been fully vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said the premier, who tested negative for the coronavirus earlier Monday, will self-isolate at home to ease people's anxiety and will continue his regular duties from there."The prime minister will undergo more tests to assure…READ FULL ARTICLE