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Thailand secures options to switch to new COVID-19 vaccine which is under development

13 Sept 08:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has secured an option with AstraZeneca to switch to its new COVID-19 vaccine candidate, designed for enhanced protection against emerging variants, with the final deal anticipated by September.
AstraZeneca committed to accelerating current vaccine deliveries to Thailand by year-end and confirmed an additional 60 million doses for 2022, complementing Thailand's plans to purchase 50 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses in the same 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.