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Partial lockdown in and around Bangkok and southern provinces of Thailand from Monday

15 Sept 15:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand enforces new COVID-19 restrictions across Bangkok, its surrounding provinces, and several southern regions starting Monday, June 28th.
Key measures include the closure of all construction sites for 30 days, limiting eateries to takeaway services only, and restricting shopping mall operations until 9 PM with specific areas like cinemas and dining closed.
Social gatherings exceeding 20 people are prohibited without official permission, and all non-traditional social gatherings or parties are banned for 30 days in high-control areas.

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.