COVID-19 antigen self-test kits can now be purchased for home use

13 Sept 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry officially approved COVID-19 antigen self-test kits for home use, making them available for purchase.
These kits will be sold at hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and TFDA-approved outlets, with 24 brands already sanctioned to help contain the virus spread.

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.