AstraZeneca vaccine will be ready for use in mid-March

23 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's first batch of 117,600 AstraZeneca vaccine doses, from South Korea, requires quality control reconfirmation before tentative use in mid-March.
The AstraZeneca vaccine has undergone 60 quality control tests and is approved in over 50 countries globally.
Thailand's Ministry of Public Health also received 200,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine from China.
Samut Sakhon province will begin vaccinations on Sunday with 20,040 Sinovac doses, prioritizing VIPs and high-risk individuals, with general public vaccinations starting in May.

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.