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More Moderna, Pfizer vaccines to be procured by Thammasat University, private hospitals

25 Sept 06:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thammasat University secured agreements with private hospitals to procure seven million doses of Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines for distribution.
The university is actively seeking a donation of three million Moderna vaccine doses from an Eastern European institute, covering the associated logistics costs.
Beyond vaccine procurement, Thammasat is initiating human trials for the India-produced anti-viral drug Molnupiravir and plans to procure 200,000 capsules.
Additionally, the university is negotiating to join a Phase 3 trial for a European protein-based vaccine, aiming for procurement upon WHO approval.

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.