French embassy in Bangkok says vaccination of its citizens in Thailand has not been finalised

15 Sept 18:09 Key points summarised by AI

The French embassy in Bangkok clarified that the process of procuring COVID-19 vaccines for its citizens in Thailand is not yet finalized, deeming any announcement premature.
Discussions are underway regarding the potential vaccination of French nationals aged 55 and over with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, despite earlier reports from Thailand's Public Health Minister about an impending import of 10,000 doses.
Thailand's Public Health Minister affirmed the government's approval in principle for foreign embassies to import FDA-registered vaccines for their nationals, with potential arrival by late June.

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.