Pre-registered vaccine recipients’ appointments cancelled before inoculations began today

23 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Pre-registered vaccine recipients in Bangkok had their appointments cancelled on the first day of mass vaccination due to an unexpected shortage of doses.
Inoculation sites received fewer vaccine supplies than anticipated, forcing a reduction in the number of people they could vaccinate daily.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted that current vaccine demand surpasses the available supply, despite assuring that there will eventually be enough for everyone.
Thailand's vaccination campaign has progressed slowly, inoculating less than 10% of its population in three months, with persistent reports of supply shortages and delays.

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.