Warning of dengue fever in Bangkok

13 Sept 19:43 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok reports over 5,800 dengue fever infections and five fatalities this year, with children and young adults being the most affected age groups.
City officials are intensifying mosquito control measures, including fumigation and close monitoring, particularly in declared infection zones like Nong Chok and Huay Khwang, urging residents to protect themselves during the rainy season.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.