Thai doctors’ group submits petition to Parliament calling for mRNA vaccines

13 Sept 08:56 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai doctors' group, "Mor Mai Thon," submitted a petition with over 215,000 signatures to Parliament, advocating for mRNA vaccines to be the primary, free type administered in Thailand.
The group emphasized mRNA vaccines' higher efficacy against new COVID-19 variants and their significant ability to reduce severe cases and deaths, also demanding transparency in government procurement.
Solidarity actions included medical staff wearing black and students protesting for quality vaccines, while opposition parties expressed support for the medics' demands.
Thailand is set to receive 1.5 million donated Pfizer doses and has approved the purchase of 20 million more, with Moderna also expected to be available as a paid alternative.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.