Vaccinations using China’s Sinopharm begin in Thailand on Friday

14 Sept 01:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand launched Sinopharm vaccinations, procured by the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA), starting with 6,400 vulnerable individuals.
The initial free inoculations prioritized elderly, disabled, and underprivileged people who faced challenges registering for other vaccines.
Sinopharm marks the third vaccine administered in Thailand, joining Sinovac and AstraZeneca, with millions more doses anticipated.
The CRA will primarily distribute Sinopharm to members of public, private, and civil organizations, while considering other suitable vaccines for future procurement.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.