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60,000 doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine fully subscribed in 90 minutes on Sunday

13 Sept 03:43 Key points summarised by AI

The Chulabhorn Royal Academy's 60,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses were fully booked within 90 minutes of opening, despite initial website issues due to overwhelming demand from Bangkok and southern provinces.
A second booking session for an additional million doses will open next week, with the CRA also committing to donate half a dose for every two sold to vulnerable populations.

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.