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Man found dead near Bangkok’s Victory Monument tests positive for COVID-19

14 Sept 00:48 Key points summarised by AI

An 80-year-old man was discovered deceased near Bangkok's Victory Monument, with an antigen test confirming COVID-19 infection.
Found collapsed with personal effects including diabetes medication, no foul play was suspected, and his body was sent for an autopsy.
This incident follows at least three similar COVID-19 positive deaths on Bangkok streets last week, which ignited public outcry over the government's handling of the pandemic.
The surge in street deaths prompted the Prime Minister to call an urgent meeting, pushing for the rapid establishment of pre-admission facilities for infected individuals awaiting hospital beds.

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.