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Thai Rural Doctor Society explains why only 14% of the Lepu ATKs delivered to southern provinces were distributed

13 Sept 11:03 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Rural Doctor Society (RDS) revealed that only 14% of the Chinese-made Lepu ATKs delivered to southern provinces were distributed, as most people and local hospitals rejected them.
Despite a continuing COVID-19 surge, only 141,988 out of 1,022,500 kits were received, with a low 2.3% positive rate reported from the few results submitted via the 'Pao Tang' app.
The RDS attributes the low distribution and reported positive rate to a lack of trust in the Lepu ATKs' accuracy, leading hospitals to purchase alternative kits and hindering effective disease control in the region.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.