First batch of Moderna vaccine expected to arrive in Thailand in November

13 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is set to receive its first shipment of Moderna mRNA vaccine in November, with 1.9 million doses expected by year-end and the remaining 6.8 million doses in the first quarter of next year.
ZP Therapeutics, the vaccine importer, confirms its dedication to ensuring timely delivery for Thailand's mass vaccination plan, despite global demand exceeding supply.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.