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Stay home measure imposed by CCSA as COVID-19 pandemic worsens in Thailand

22 Sept 12:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA imposes new "stay-at-home" orders for residents in "Dark Red" zones, limiting movement strictly to essential activities like buying food, medicine, seeking medical care, or critical work.
These measures, effective Tuesday, build upon and extend existing restrictions, including a 9 pm-4 am curfew and a ban on public gatherings of more than five people, until August 2nd.
Further restrictions include prohibiting dine-in services, mandating early closures for eateries and convenience stores, and implementing a 50% passenger limit on public transport starting Wednesday.
Provincial governors are empowered to order additional business and activity closures if deemed necessary to curb the spread of the disease within their localities.

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.