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Purchase of 120 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for 2022 approved by NVC

14 Sept 00:17 Key points summarised by AI

The National Vaccine Committee (NVC) approved the procurement of 120 million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for 2022, designated for unvaccinated individuals, booster shots, and national reserves amid surging infections.
NVC withheld approval for exporting AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in Thailand, urging renegotiation with local producer Siam Bioscience to prioritize domestic supply over the 180 million doses intended for Southeast Asia.
Thailand will proceed with its 'mix and match' approach, administering AstraZeneca after Sinovac shots, despite the WHO's chief scientist cautioning against this 'dangerous trend' due to insufficient data.
Public doubts regarding Sinovac's efficacy are increasing, driving preference for AstraZeneca, while mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna are not anticipated to be available until the fourth quarter.

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.