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Human trials of Thailand’s ChulaCov19 mRNA vaccine show promising results

23 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's ChulaCov19 mRNA vaccine, developed by Chulalongkorn University, shows promising results in human trials, stimulating killer T-cells effective against Alpha, Delta, Beta, and Gamma COVID-19 variants.
Initial phase one trials in 36 volunteers (aged 18-55) demonstrated antibody production comparable to the Pfizer vaccine, with only mild to moderate, short-lived side effects.
Further trial phases are underway, with the project director anticipating public administration of a vaccine candidate before next year's Songkran festival, provided funding, manufacturing, and regulatory conditions are met.

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.