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Chon Buri bans liquor sales and gatherings with alcohol at night starting Saturday

15 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Chon Buri province has enacted a ban on liquor sales and distribution from 8 pm to 4 am, effective Saturday, to combat the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Gatherings for alcohol consumption that may contribute to the virus's spread or cause public nuisance are also prohibited during these hours, as the province faces continuous new infections and ranks high in national case numbers.

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.