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Dr Boon Vanasin, the medical tycoon in eye of Thailand’s vaccine storm

25 Sept 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

Medical tycoon Dr. Boon Vanasin faced intense scrutiny after retracting his confident claims of securing 20 million mRNA vaccine doses, sparking public and regulatory distrust.
His alleged deals with Pfizer/BioNTech were denied by the companies, leading to accusations of disseminating false information and prompting an SEC investigation into potential stock manipulation.
THG's stock price surged following Boon's initial procurement claims and then plummeted upon his retraction, raising suspicions that the announcements served to inflate company value.
Despite legal complaints and regulatory demands, Boon defiantly maintains his innocence, threatening lawsuits and insisting he possesses documentation to prove his procurement efforts.
This controversy marks another chapter for the seasoned businessman, who, despite his extensive political and business connections, has a history of navigating and surviving high-profile scandals.

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.