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First batch of 560,000 Moderna vaccine doses to arrive in Thailand by Nov 5th

12 Sept 04:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand expects the first 560,000 doses of Moderna vaccine to arrive by November 5th, with Zuellig Pharma prepared for immediate distribution.
A total of 1.9 million Moderna doses are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year, and the remaining 6.8 million doses will arrive by March 2022 to ensure a steady supply.

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.