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What children – and parents – can expect from Thailand's vaccination drive for kids

14 Sept 17:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand launches a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 12 and up, requiring explicit parental consent.
Pfizer is the primary vaccine approved for this age group, demonstrating high efficacy, but rare side effects like myocarditis, particularly in healthy boys, are a concern.
Alternative vaccines include Moderna (available for a fee) and Sinopharm, which is seeking approval for children as young as three in Thailand, following its use in the UAE for that age group.
The vaccination campaign will begin in schools, prioritizing older students and at-risk children, with authorities committed to informing parents about both the benefits and potential side effects.

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.