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Thais make merits to commemorate the second year of the passing of HM King Bhumibol

13 Sept 23:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of Thais, including medical staff and government officials, participated in widespread merit-making ceremonies across Bangkok to mark the second anniversary of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej's passing.
At Siriraj Hospital, attendees offered alms to monks and observed an 89-second silence, with the dean reaffirming the medical staff's dedication to public health in the late King's spirit.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha led a significant alms-offering ceremony at the Royal Plaza, involving 890 monks and novices, highlighting the nation's collective remembrance.
Further religious ceremonies were scheduled for the afternoon, including merit-making for the late King and blessings for HM Queen Sirikit and HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

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.