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Thailand’s COVID-19 cases might reach 3,000 by end of April

13 Sept 07:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Disease Control Department (DCD) projects around 3,000 COVID-19 infections by the end of April, provided new cases average 100 daily and the public adheres to preventive measures.
The recent increase in new infections is concentrated around three key clusters: a boxing tournament, various entertainment venues, and a religious gathering in Malaysia.
This DCD forecast stands in contrast to another expert's prediction of over 240,000 infections by mid-April if the current infection rate of 100-200 cases every 3.2 days continues.
The DCD confirmed 111 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total to 1,045, with many of these new cases linked to the identified clusters.

Today 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.