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Heavy rain and river overflows warning to Mekong bordering provinces during Sept 13-14

13 Sept 12:19 Key points summarised by AI

Northern and northeastern Thai provinces along the Mekong River face warnings for heavy rain and potential river overflows from September 13-14, an indirect effect of Tropical Storm Barijat.
Barijat, now a tropical storm, is moving westward towards Hong Kong and China’s Hainan island, expected to bring increased rainfall to Laos and Thai Mekong provinces.
The southwestern monsoon will strengthen, contributing to more rain and rough seas across Thailand.
Typhoon Mangkhut is also detected in the Pacific, projected to hit the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern China from September 14-17, further intensifying the monsoon and causing widespread heavy rain, flash floods, and mudslides in central, eastern, and southern Thailand.

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.