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16 million Favipiravir tablets procured for COVID-19 patients in July

14 Sept 01:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health secured an additional 16 million Favipiravir tablets, bolstering existing supplies to ensure sufficient antiviral medication for COVID-19 patients.
The MoPH also procured essential PPE for medical personnel and maintains direct contact with manufacturers for quick replenishment of medications like Remdesivir.
Authorities are optimizing hospital bed allocation by improving facilities for asymptomatic ("Green") patients, aiming to free up more beds for moderate and severe COVID-19 cases.
Pharmacies face shortages and price hikes for traditional Thai herbal remedies like Fah Talai Jone and fingerroot, as public demand surges for perceived COVID-19 symptom relief.

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.