Thailand records 48 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

21 Sept 07:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 48 new COVID-19 cases and 66 recoveries on Tuesday, according to the CCSA.
New infections comprised 27 locally-acquired cases, predominantly in Bangkok and Samut Sakhon, and 21 cases among international arrivals in state quarantine.

Israeli and Thai nationals held in Bangkok over secret filming of sexual encounters

Yesterday 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.