Thailand’s continued efforts to bring in vaccines

13 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has proactively engaged allies and friends since October to secure a steady supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Diplomatic efforts yielded significant vaccine acquisitions, including commercial purchases and donations from China (Sinovac), a donation from Japan (AstraZeneca), and a pledged donation from the US (Pfizer).
Thailand actively pursued vaccine swaps with countries holding surpluses and contributed to the COVAX program, broadening its access to global vaccine resources.
The ongoing diplomatic drive is crucial to support Thailand's massive vaccination campaign and ensure inoculation for all its citizens.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.