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Thai Revenue Department denies charging VAT on vaccines bought by private hospitals

13 Sept 22:54 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Revenue Department has denied social media reports claiming it charges VAT on COVID-19 vaccines purchased by private hospitals.
Department chief Ekniti Nitithanprapas clarified that private hospitals are exempt from VAT on these vaccine procurements, ensuring no tax burden is passed on to 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.