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Wearing two face masks may be needed as Thailand logs 5,420 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

13 Sept 07:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 5,420 new COVID-19 cases and 57 deaths, prompting the CCSA to suggest double masking due to the rapidly spreading Delta variant.
The Delta variant's prevalence in Bangkok surged from 22.5% to 52% within a two-week period, significantly driving the increase in infections.
Despite over 11 million vaccine doses administered nationwide, vaccination rates remain critically low for vulnerable groups like the elderly (0.8%) and those with underlying diseases (3.4%).
New COVID-19 clusters are emerging across multiple provinces, including Bangkok, indicating widespread community transmission and necessitating close supervision.

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.