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13 million AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccine doses to be administered in Thailand by end of August

13 Sept 09:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand aims to administer 13 million additional vaccine doses, consisting of 8 million AstraZeneca and 5 million Sinovac, by the end of August 2021.
The vaccination campaign prioritizes individuals aged 60 and over, those with seven specified underlying diseases, and residents in high-risk COVID-19 "Dark Red" and "Red" zones.
Doses are strategically distributed among various groups, including social security fund members, government agency workers, and medical personnel receiving booster shots, to bolster the national inoculation effort.

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.