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Cluster of 312 reported at Nonthaburi supermarket, as Thailand logs 8,685 new cases Tuesday

13 Sept 10:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 8,685 new COVID-19 cases and 56 additional deaths on Tuesday.
A significant new cluster of 312 infections emerged at a supermarket in Nonthaburi province.
Bangkok alone accounted for 2,631 new cases, maintaining its position as the province with the highest infection rate.
New outbreaks were also identified in various factories and an Islamic boarding school across several provinces.

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.