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Thailand’s COVID-19 deaths rise by 91 on Saturday, with 9,326 new infections

20 Sept 20:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a record high of 91 COVID-19 deaths and 9,326 new infections nationwide on Saturday.
Bangkok led with 3,191 new cases, while other provinces like Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon also reported significant outbreaks.
New clusters were identified in various industrial and market settings across Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom, and Ratchaburi, alongside expanding existing clusters.
Of the 91 new fatalities, 51 occurred in Bangkok, with victims comprising 47 men and 44 women.

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.