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Ramathibodi Hospital suspends some services as 300 medics infected with COVID-19

23 Sept 03:33 Key points summarised by AI

Ramathibodi Hospital has suspended all elective surgeries and certain ward services, excluding emergencies, due to approximately 300 medical staff infections and an overwhelming caseload of COVID-19 patients.
The hospital is also reducing out-patient examinations, telemedicine, and medicine postal deliveries as its patient care capacity approaches its limit amidst the increasing pandemic.

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.