Four people in custody accused of spreading fake news about coronavirus

13 Sept 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

Four individuals were arrested in coordinated raids across four provinces for allegedly disseminating fake news about the COVID-19 virus.
Authorities conducted searches in Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, Chiang Mai, and Nan, where false information, including a post linking H3N2 to the Wuhan coronavirus, caused public panic and prompted warnings of legal action for those spreading fake news.

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.