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Four injured by smoke, 30 houses in Bangkok’s Bon Kai community razed by fire

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Well-known meditation centre in Chiang Rai investigated for alleged forest encroachment

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A guide to pediatric COVID-19 vaccine as Thailand’s young kids roll up their sleeves

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Dangerously poor air quality in Thailand’s north on Saturday

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A guide to pediatric COVID-19 vaccine as Thailand’s young kids roll up their sleeves

Yesterday 05:00Key points summarised by AI

Thailand initiates a free mass COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 5-11, prioritizing vulnerable kids with underlying health conditions.
Parental concerns regarding potential side effects contribute to a lower vaccination uptake, with only 61.4% of eligible students registered despite the program's expansion.
Initially, Pfizer's mRNA pediatric formulation was the sole approved vaccine, but Sinopharm and Sinovac (inactivated-virus vaccines) have recently gained approval for children aged six and above.
Vaccinating young children is deemed essential to prevent severe illness, mitigate risks for those with underlying conditions, and reduce the transmission of the virus to vulnerable family members.

Today 20:07Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Forest Department has launched an investigation into the "Rai Choeng Tawan" meditation centre in Chiang Rai, founded by respected monk Phra Medhivajirodom, over allegations of encroaching on Doi Pui national forest reserves.
The centre is accused of occupying 30.4 hectares, significantly exceeding the 22.88 hectares for which permission was initially sought from the Forest Department.
If confirmed, those responsible could face severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison and/or a two million baht fine.
The investigation follows the monk's recent public appearance praising a controversial company CEO, and a Senate Environment Committee Chairman has questioned the propriety of using such an extremely large plot for a meditation centre, drawing parallels to other land disputes.

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