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Corruption watchdog asked to investigate Pfizer vaccinations at Bhumibol Hospital

23 Sept 01:40 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is urged to investigate alleged irregularities in Pfizer vaccine distribution at Bhumibol Hospital, following a petition by activist Srisuwan Janya.
Allegations include a nurse's name being deleted, duplicate names on the vaccination list, and claims that outsiders or VIPs received doses intended for frontline medical personnel.
Hospital officials admit "human error" in the list's printing but deny VIP preferential treatment, stating all 2,400 hospital staff (medical and non-medical) will be inoculated first.
The investigation centers on the equitable distribution of 1.5 million Pfizer doses donated by the US, specifically earmarked for medical personnel.

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.