11,097 new COVID-19 cases and 101 more deaths in Thailand on Sunday

13 Sept 13:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a significant daily surge with 11,097 new COVID-19 cases and 101 additional deaths on Sunday, including 318 cases among prisoners.
Bangkok remained the epicenter, recording the highest number of infections with 2,166 cases and 60 fatalities.
The outbreak spread across 27 provinces, each logging over 100 cases, with new clusters identified in various factories, worker housing facilities, and a soccer field.
Cumulative figures since April 1st, 2021, reached 374,523 infections, with 116,135 active cases, including 3,464 severe cases and 846 on ventilators.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.