14,260 new COVID-19 infections, 119 more deaths in Thailand on Saturday

23 Sept 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand registered 14,260 new COVID-19 infections and 119 additional deaths on Saturday, marking a slight decrease in cases but an increase in fatalities.
Cumulative infections since April 1st, 2021, reached 453,104, with 3,836 total deaths and 150,248 active cases, including 4,099 severe cases.
Bangkok remained the epicenter, reporting the highest death toll at 61 and 2,745 new cases, highlighting its critical situation.
New clusters emerged across several provinces, including factories, construction dormitories, and a school, indicating ongoing community transmission.

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.