Thammasat abandons plan to get 1.5m doses of donated vaccine from Poland

13 Sept 14:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thammasat University field hospital canceled its plan to accept 1.5 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by Poland.
The primary reason for abandonment was the university's failure to obtain an official letter from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming its status as the government's official representative for receiving the donation, a requirement by the donor.
Despite Thammasat offering to cover all logistical expenses, the Ministry advised them to proceed independently and consult the Disease Control Department, which did not satisfy the donor's need for formal government confirmation.
The hospital apologized to the public for the setback and affirmed its commitment to procure other alternative vaccines, while also announcing the closure of its campus vaccination facility by November 14th.

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.