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Thailand’s vaccine director apologises for ‘slow, inadequate’ vaccine rollout, promises to join COVAX

13 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Vaccine Institute Director, Nakorn Premsri, apologized for the nation's slow and insufficient COVID-19 vaccine rollout, attributing issues to unforeseen virus mutations.
The country is actively pursuing membership in COVAX, a global initiative designed to ensure equitable access to donated, WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Despite efforts, only about 5% of Thailand's population has been fully vaccinated, primarily with Sinovac, Sinopharm, and AstraZeneca doses, with a recent donation of Pfizer vaccines from the US.

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.