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Bangkok City Hall expects to vaccinate 100% of capital’s residents this year

14 Sept 01:51 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) aims to fully vaccinate 100% of the city's population by New Year, with substantial progress already made in first and second doses, including 70% full inoculation for vulnerable groups.
The BMA is actively collaborating with the Labour Ministry and district offices to provide free vaccinations for foreign migrant workers, offering mobile units for on-site services to ensure widespread coverage.

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.