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Details of vaccine procurement cannot be made public because contracts say so - DPM Wissanu

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam explained that vaccine procurement details are confidential due to explicit non-disclosure clauses in contracts with producers.
These contracts often feature stringent terms, including producers' immunity from accountability for delivery delays or damages, and a strict prohibition on publicizing contract specifics.
Violating non-disclosure agreements could lead to severe repercussions, such as vaccine producers halting supplies to Thailand.
The government's silence on contract specifics is a direct consequence of these binding contractual obligations, not an attempt to mislead the public.

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.