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50 million more doses of Pfizer vaccine, more Moderna expected to be purchased

13 Sept 09:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand plans to acquire 50 million additional Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses and an unspecified amount of Moderna to combat surging COVID-19 cases and deaths.
This procurement addresses anticipated shortfalls in locally produced AstraZeneca, which is expected to deliver fewer doses and face extended deadlines.
The government is set to finalize a purchase for 20 million Pfizer doses for Q4 2021 delivery, alongside 5 million Moderna doses designated for private hospital procurement.
Currently, Sinovac is Thailand's primary administered vaccine, with millions more ordered to compensate for other vaccine shortages, despite concerns over its efficacy against the Delta variant.

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.