5,000 bed field hospital to be set up at Suvarnabhumi Airport

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

Suvarnabhumi Airport is establishing a 5,000-bed field hospital, operational by August, to address Bangkok's critical COVID-19 bed shortage.
The facility, located in the Satellite 1 building, will feature dedicated intensive care units and doctors' facilities, alongside areas for mild and asymptomatic patients.
This new airport hospital will significantly expand patient capacity, replacing the Bussarakum field hospital and accommodating three times more patients.
Additionally, Don Mueang International Airport is converting a cargo terminal into a 2,000-bed field hospital for mild cases, set to become operational on July 12th.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.