Gel-like substance found in 110 bottles of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine

13 Sept 07:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities discovered a transparent, gel-like substance in 110 bottles of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, prompting immediate investigation.
The gel is attributed to improper cold storage temperatures or pH level changes, which would reduce the vaccine's efficacy, though it is not considered dangerous.
No individuals were administered the affected vaccine, and Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has suspended the use of any lumpy bottles.
The TFDA issued a nationwide warning to health offices and hospitals regarding a specific problematic batch (C202105079) and reinforced recommended storage temperatures (2-8oC).

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.