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Thai FDA joins hands with online platforms to curb sale of substandard ATKs

13 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai FDA is collaborating with major online platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and HDmall.com.th to protect consumers from purchasing substandard antigen test kits (ATKs).
This partnership involves linking the TFDA's database of approved ATKs with the platforms, enabling customers to verify the reliability and standards of ATK brands.
Authorities have intensified enforcement efforts, leading to the arrest of major traders, seizure of large quantities of substandard ATKs, and ongoing prosecution for 45 cases.
Online platforms, including Facebook, have shut down 2,621 websites advertising substandard ATKs, and the public is urged to report any suspicious medical device sales to the TFDA.

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.