Thailand to start vaccinations on February 14th in Samut Sakhon

14 Sept 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will launch its COVID-19 vaccination program on February 14th in Samut Sakhon, administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to frontline medical personnel and public health volunteers.
The initial batch of 50,000 AstraZeneca doses from Italy is set to arrive in early February, with an additional 100,000 doses expected in March and April, distinct from the 26 million doses slated for local production.
Mass vaccinations will proceed in three phases: targeting high-risk areas and frontline workers (Feb-April), expanding to broader groups nationwide (May-Dec), and achieving wider public access (Jan 2022).
To ensure safety and facilitate the process, inoculations will occur in hospitals, and the 'Mor Prom' Line account will be introduced for vaccine registration and adverse effect tracking, opening to the public in April.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.