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Record 16,533 new COVID-19 infections and 133 deaths in Thailand on Wednesday

13 Sept 06:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a new record high of 16,533 daily COVID-19 infections and 133 deaths on Wednesday, with 5 fatalities occurring at home.
Bangkok recorded a new high of 3,997 daily infections, with other significant surges in provinces like Samut Sakhon (1,147) and Samut Prakan (1,088).
New clusters emerged across several provinces, including construction worker dormitories, automobile accessories factories, and poultry processing plants.
The vast majority of new infections (16,331) were locally transmitted, with an additional 202 cases identified among prisoners.

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.