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Mounting COVID-19 deaths in Thailand drive crematories to verge of failure

14 Sept 16:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 related deaths.
Crematories are overwhelmed and struggling to handle the surge, nearing capacity failure.

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.