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5,916 new COVID-19 infections, 44 more deaths in Thailand on Sunday

13 Sept 23:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 5,916 new COVID-19 cases and 44 fatalities on Sunday, with Bangkok accounting for a significant portion of the new infections.
Five new infection clusters were identified across multiple provinces, spanning various settings including companies, a construction dormitory, a garment factory, and a school.
Cumulative infections since April 1st, 2021, surpassed 254,000, with nearly 60,000 patients currently undergoing treatment, including over 2,100 severe cases.
Over 10.6 million vaccine doses have been administered nationwide, as demand for alternative vaccines like Sinopharm remains strong, with a new one-million-dose batch arriving.

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.