AI In-brief 14 Sept 01:20

Sealing of damaged Rayong oil pipeline expected to be completed on Friday

SPRC anticipates completing the sealing of one rupture in the damaged Rayong oil pipeline by Friday, following an 11-day effort marked by delays due to ebb tides and cautious maintenance.
Despite completing three stages of repair on the upper rupture, including wrapping and sealing, a small oil trickle was detected, prompting the application of dispersant.
The pipeline suffered a major leak of over 47,000 litres of crude oil on January 25th, leading to beach closures and significant local impact, followed by a smaller spill on February 10th.
Ongoing operations have removed 36,540 litres of residual oil, exceeding initial estimates, though an unknown amount still remains within the pipeline.

AI In-brief Today 13:12

Ministry launches nationwide PCV vaccination for infants

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health launched a nationwide rollout of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for infants born from October 1, 2025, to protect against severe pneumococcal infections.
This three-dose regimen, developed in collaboration with health experts, aims to significantly reduce severe pediatric infections, addressing a rising trend of over 5,000 cases in children under five between 2023-2025.