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5 million more Sinopharm doses to arrive this month, inoculation of children considered

14 Sept 02:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is set to receive an additional 5 million Sinopharm vaccine doses this month, bringing the total imported by the Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) to 10 million.
The CRA is actively considering expanding its vaccination program to include children aged 3-17, following recent approvals for Sinopharm's use in this age group in both China and the United Arab Emirates.
Sinopharm currently serves as Thailand's sole paid alternative vaccine, with 8.9 million doses already allocated, while Moderna is expected to become available late this year and early next year.

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.