Public Health Ministry accepts more COVID-19 vaccine from China

13 Sept 12:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Minister accepted 500,000 additional Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses from China, underscoring the strong bilateral relationship and China's support in combating the pandemic.
China has provided substantial global vaccine aid, donating to 80 countries and exporting to 50, with Thailand receiving 4 million doses to date and 2 million more anticipated by May.

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.