Thai government to procure two million Favipiravir anti-viral tablets

13 Sept 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) is actively procuring two million Favipiravir anti-viral tablets to bolster its COVID-19 treatment reserves.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the increased procurement despite a current supply of 500,000 tablets, ensuring readiness for potential surges in demand.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 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.