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COVID-hit businesses in 3 new “Dark Red” provinces, employees to get help

15 Sept 02:08 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Cabinet approved extending financial support to businesses and their employees in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Ayutthaya provinces, recently designated as COVID-19 "Dark Red" zones.
Eligible employees receive 2,500 baht plus 50% of their salary (capped at 10,000 baht), employers get 3,000 baht per employee (up to 200 employees), and freelancers receive 5,000 baht for one month.

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.