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Buri Ram imposes 14-day anti-COVID-19 quarantine on all arrivals from Bangkok

13 Sept 21:25 Key points summarised by AI

Buri Ram province mandates a 14-day local quarantine for all arrivals from Bangkok and other specified high-risk provinces.
The measure aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19, particularly from workers returning after the closure of construction worker housing facilities in affected areas.
Provincial officials are enforcing strict screening and quarantine protocols for individuals arriving from designated 'Red' and 'Orange' zones to curb new infections.

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.