Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized
50,000 children aged 10-18 offered free Sinopharm vaccine from Sep 20th
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50,000 children aged 10-18 offered free Sinopharm vaccine from Sep 20th
21 Sept 05:44Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) is offering 50,000 free Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to students aged 10-18 through its 'VACC 2 School' campaign, aiming to help schools reopen for onsite classes, with inoculations starting September 20th.
Eligibility requires students to be 10-18, never vaccinated or infected, without specific underlying diseases, and have parental consent, with parents acknowledging Sinopharm's emergency use status and its ongoing review for minors.
Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized
Yesterday 16:06Key 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.