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Australia to help Thailand with COVID vaccine, as PMs discuss bilateral ties

13 Sept 18:43 Key points summarised by AI

Australia commits to assisting Thailand with COVID-19 vaccine supply, addressing Thailand's significant shortage with only 7.7% of its population fully vaccinated.
Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Prayut Chan-o-cha reinforced their strategic partnership, discussing cooperation in climate change, digital transformation, and post-COVID travel.
Both leaders agreed on prioritizing humanitarian cooperation in Myanmar and supported a peaceful resolution through dialogue, endorsing a visit by the ASEAN special envoy.

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.