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New daily high COVID-19 infections and deaths recorded in Thailand on Saturday

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded new daily highs for COVID-19, with 141 deaths and 10,082 new infections, marking the first time cases exceeded 10,000 since the pandemic began.
Bangkok emerged as the epicenter, reporting the highest number of cases (2,302) and deaths (71), leading ten provinces with high infection rates.
Multiple new COVID-19 clusters were identified across various factories and markets in several provinces, indicating widespread community transmission.
The cumulative COVID-19 death toll in Thailand reached 3,240, with 110,565 patients currently undergoing treatment in hospitals.

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.