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UK to donate 415,000 AstraZeneca doses to Thailand, delivery expected in early August

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

The UK will donate 415,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses to Thailand, expected to arrive in early August, prioritizing the most vulnerable within Thailand's national vaccine program.
This donation is part of the UK's broader commitment to distribute 9 million doses globally this week, with a total pledge of 100 million doses worldwide, underscoring the belief that global safety depends on universal vaccination.
Thailand is also receiving significant vaccine support from other nations, including 2.5 million doses from the US (with 1.54 million Pfizer doses arriving July 30th) and 1.05 million AstraZeneca doses already donated by Japan, to help meet rising demand.

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.