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Thailand’s daily COVID-19 cases reach new high of 9,692 on Friday

13 Sept 03:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded a new daily high of 9,692 COVID-19 infections, bringing the total in the current outbreak (since April 2021) to 353,044.
The surge in cases reflects intensified community spread, primarily in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, a shift from previous outbreaks concentrated in prisons.
The 'Thai Ruam Jai' vaccination program opened new registrations for Bangkok residents aged 60+ and those with seven underlying diseases, with inoculations set to begin on July 19th.
Vaccination appointments for the 18-59 age group are indefinitely postponed due to insufficient vaccine allocation, despite plans to inoculate 2.5 million citizens monthly in Bangkok.

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.