Temples in Thailand offering free cremation services for COVID-19 victims

13 Sept 16:26 Key points summarised by AI

Over 590 temples across Thailand, including 62 in Bangkok, are providing free cremation services for COVID-19 victims as the national death toll rises and crematoria become overwhelmed.
Additionally, 118 temple grounds are being converted into field hospitals or pre-admission facilities, with the National Office of Buddhism supplying protective gear and arranging vaccinations for monks and staff.

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.