One million doses of Sinovac vaccine arrive in Thailand this morning

2 Oct 13:11 Key points summarised by AI

One million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China arrived in Thailand and are undergoing examination by the Medical Sciences Department for quick distribution.
While the next Sinovac delivery date is unknown, the promised six million doses of locally-produced AstraZeneca vaccine for June are still on track, despite a minor initial delivery delay.

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.