First 1.8 million doses of locally-produced AstraZeneca vaccine delivered

14 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand received the initial 1.8 million doses of locally-produced AstraZeneca vaccine, launching a mass vaccination campaign on June 7th.
The Ministry of Public Health anticipates a total of 6 million doses (AstraZeneca and Sinovac) in June, with distribution adjusted based on regional pandemic situations and economic importance.
Locally manufactured vaccines, produced by Siam Bioscience, successfully passed comprehensive 60-item quality tests conducted in US and UK laboratories.
AstraZeneca confirmed that vaccine exports to the Philippines and other Asian nations are on schedule for delivery in July.

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.