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COVID-19 infections in Thailand could surge to 10,000 a day next week, CCSA says

13 Sept 12:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's daily COVID-19 infections are projected to surge to 10,000 next week, nearly doubling current figures, according to the CCSA.
The highly contagious Delta variant is the primary driver of this increase, spreading rapidly from Bangkok to 40 other provinces due to interprovincial movement.
Current infections hit 6,519 today, with Bangkok leading, while hospitals face critical shortages of beds for severe and moderate cases, leading to pre-admission centers and home isolation challenges.
The country reported 54 new COVID-19 related deaths today, with 30 occurring in Bangkok, and two new clusters were identified in the capital.

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.