At 1.2% Thailand ranks sixth in ASEAN for population inoculation

13 Sept 19:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has inoculated 1.2% of its population with over 1.6 million COVID-19 doses, positioning it sixth among the 10 ASEAN member countries.
Of the doses administered in Thailand, 1.16 million were first doses and over 434,000 were second doses, with medical personnel receiving 49.5% of all vaccinations.
Within ASEAN, Singapore leads with 19.5% of its population vaccinated, while Vietnam has the lowest rate at 0.3%, showcasing significant regional disparities.
Globally, 1.2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered across 195 countries, with Asia and the Middle East accounting for nearly half of all vaccinations.
China, the United States, and India lead in total doses administered, while countries like Israel and the Maldives have inoculated over 50% of their populations.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.