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Doctor suggests prayer as she describes the desperate situation at Ban Paew Hospital

25 Sept 17:13 Key points summarised by AI

A doctor at Ban Paew Hospital in Thailand's Samut Sakhon province describes an overwhelming COVID-19 crisis, stating that even science and medicine are insufficient, prompting her to suggest relying on prayer.
The hospital faces a critical shortage of beds and ventilators, with patients dying while waiting for care outside the emergency ward, highlighting the severe human toll beyond daily figures.
The pandemic's devastating impact includes entire families infected, children orphaned, and a 4-month-old baby and mother contracting different COVID-19 variants.
With no clear end in sight for the pandemic, the doctor admits she has no answers and recommends prayer for divine intervention amidst the escalating crisis in the 'Dark Red' province.

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.