Senior Thai lung expert defends Sinovac vaccine against “biased” criticism

13 Sept 11:09 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Prakit Vathesatogkit, a prominent Thai lung expert, robustly defends the Sinovac vaccine, dismissing negative criticism as "unfair and biased."
He presents data showing only one death among nearly 700,000 Thai frontline medics fully vaccinated with Sinovac, underscoring its efficacy in preventing fatalities.
Dr. Prakit emphasizes that all vaccines, including Sinovac, significantly reduce severe symptoms and death, noting Sinovac's crucial role for Thailand amidst procurement challenges for other vaccine types.
While acknowledging Sinovac's reduced efficacy against newer variants, he urges the public to judge vaccine performance based on facts rather than prejudice.

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.