First doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered a week after arrival in Thailand

14 Sept 02:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand plans to administer the initial 50,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses within a week of their arrival from Italy this month.
Recipients should anticipate common side effects, with a small percentage (0.7%) potentially experiencing serious adverse reactions, for which the state guarantees compensation.
Thai authorities are also reviewing the Sinovac vaccine for emergency approval, underscoring that while vaccination is voluntary, it significantly lowers infection risk.
The national vaccination strategy aims to drastically reduce virus transmission, severe illness, and fatalities across the population.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.