Donated Pfizer vaccine passed to Thai government on Monday, some medics eligible for shots

2 Oct 11:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand officially received 1.5 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, donated by the US government, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha accepting the handover.
700,000 doses are allocated to frontline medical personnel, with specific eligibility defined for medics needing booster, second, or first doses based on their prior vaccination history.
Certain vaccinated groups are currently not advised to receive the Pfizer vaccine. This batch marks Pfizer as the first mRNA vaccine administered in Thailand, preceding future US donations and 20 million ordered doses.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.