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Thailand purchases another 30 million doses of Pfizer vaccine as booster doses

13 Sept 19:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured an additional 30 million doses of Pfizer mRNA vaccine from the U.S. for booster shots, with the first batch expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.
The deal includes an option to order 20 million more Pfizer doses without a down payment, potentially for children aged 5-11, and assures sufficient vaccine supply for next year with additional AstraZeneca and local protein subunit vaccines.

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.