China’s Embassy in Bangkok defends Sinovac vaccine

13 Sept 08:53 Key points summarised by AI

The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok strongly defended the Sinovac vaccine, accusing some Thai entities of unscientifically discrediting it and harming China's supportive efforts.
Emphasized China's genuine friendship in supplying Sinovac to Thailand despite its own high domestic demand and production constraints.
Cited WHO and Thai FDA approvals, alongside efficacy data from Chile (86% effective against serious illness/deaths) and Indonesia (92-95% effective in preventing deaths), to prove Sinovac's effectiveness.
Urged an end to activities discrediting the vaccine, while reaffirming China's commitment to sincere cooperation with Thailand against the pandemic.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.