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Thailand continues to break COVID record each day, as 14,575 infections logged on Friday

13 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand consistently breaks daily COVID-19 infection records, reporting 14,575 new cases and 114 deaths on Friday, continuing a sharp increase since mid-July.
The current wave, active since April 2021, has accumulated over 438,844 infections, with Bangkok remaining the epicenter, accounting for 28.8% of total cases.
The surge has severely strained healthcare resources, with 143,744 people hospitalized and reports of deaths at home amid acute bed shortages.
Vaccination efforts lag significantly, with only 5.2% of the population fully vaccinated despite 15.38 million doses administered nationwide.

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.