Pulmonologist suggests both Thais and migrants inoculated first dose within this year

16 Sept 03:24 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Manoon Leechawengwongs, a Thai pulmonologist, proposes vaccinating all Thais and migrants with a first dose this year to rapidly achieve herd immunity and contain the outbreak.
This strategy aligns with delaying second doses to prioritize widespread initial immunization, as supported by Medscape, noting that significant protection can begin one to two weeks after the first injection.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.