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Command centre for foreign tourists set up in Phuket ahead of July reopening

13 Sept 11:25 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket establishes the "EOC Phuket Sandbox" command centre, nearing completion, to prepare for its July 1st reopening to fully vaccinated foreign visitors without quarantine.
The centre will utilize "Mor Prom" or "Mor Chana" apps to track tourist movements, manage potential COVID-19 infections, and ensure public health safety upon arrival.

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.