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6.5 million doses of vaccine to be distributed across the country by July 2 - DDC

13 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

The Disease Control Department (DDC) announced that 6.5 million additional vaccine doses will be distributed nationwide by July 2nd to alleviate widespread appointment postponements.
The first installment, distributed between June 7th and 20th, included 1 million Sinovac and 2 million AstraZeneca doses for Bangkok, 76 provinces, and frontline officials.
A second installment, expected between June 21st and July 2nd, will deliver 2 million AstraZeneca and 1.5 million Sinovac doses, fulfilling the 6.5 million dose target for June.
Since February, Thailand has received 8.1 million vaccine doses (2.1M AstraZeneca, 6M Sinovac), with 6.18 million doses administered to date.
The DDC aims to inoculate 50 million people, or 70% of Thailand's population, by the end of this year.

Today 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham party leaders sparked rumors of a potential merger, though Bhumjaithai's leader, Anutin, downplayed it as a casual meal.
The meeting is widely interpreted as a strategic message from Bhumjaithai to the Pheu Thai party, signaling alternative support ahead of an upcoming no-confidence debate.
Thailand's Constitution (Section 99) currently prohibits direct mergers of parties with sitting MPs during the House's term, a rule designed to prevent the 'buying and selling' of MPs.
While direct mergers are restricted, MPs can still switch parties if dismissed by a three-fourths party vote or if their party dissolves, allowing for indirect political realignments.
Kla Tham's voting behavior in the censure debate will demonstrate its loyalty to the government, potentially influencing future political dynamics despite current merger restrictions.