Eight million more doses of Moderna vaccine to be purchased as booster shots

13 Sept 07:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) will purchase 8 million doses of Moderna vaccine for booster shots in 2022, with deliveries staged from the first to third quarters.
This acquisition establishes Moderna as a second alternative vaccine option in Thailand, supplementing the Chinese-made Sinopharm currently available.
Moderna showed 94.1% efficacy in trials, and a 50-microgram booster dose can significantly increase antibody levels against Beta, Gamma, and Delta COVID-19 variants.
Beyond CRA's purchase, additional Moderna doses are being procured by the Thai Red Cross Society for free inoculation and by private hospitals for commercial use.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.