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First million Sinopharm doses delivered to Thailand pass QC, jabs start Friday

23 Sept 02:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Medical Sciences Department approved the first million Sinopharm vaccine doses, clearing them for administration starting Friday, June 25th.
Procured by the Chulabhorn Royal Academy, the Sinopharm vaccine (Covilo) serves as an alternative to existing brands, with millions more doses expected for public, private, and civil organizations.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.