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Thais returning home from Bangkok, vicinities spread COVID-19 to 32 provinces

13 Sept 13:41 Key points summarised by AI

New COVID-19 infections in 32 provinces are directly linked to arrivals from Bangkok and its neighboring areas.
The spread is largely attributed to construction workers who fled their dormitories in Bangkok before a partial lockdown.
Thailand reported a new daily high of 57 COVID-19 deaths, with 71 out of 77 provinces now experiencing new infections.
Authorities urge travelers from maximum controlled areas to notify provincial officials upon arrival for screening, despite no formal travel restrictions.

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.