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Health volunteers’ gruelling journey to vaccinate people in village near Myanmar border

14 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI

A dedicated team of health volunteers undertook a six-day, 80km expedition through rugged jungle terrain near the Thai-Myanmar border.
Their mission was to reach the remote Ban Jakae village and administer Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccinations to 164 members of an ethnic Karen community, overcoming severe natural obstacles and camping in the wilderness.
This critical vaccination drive aimed to establish vital herd immunity in an isolated area where prompt medical treatment for COVID-19 would be nearly impossible due to the rugged environment.

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.