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36,861 people in 518 factories in Thailand hit by COVID-19 cluster infections

13 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

Over 36,861 workers across 518 factories in 49 Thai provinces contracted COVID-19 between April 1st and July 29th.
The food processing, electronics, clothing, metal, and plastics industries were most impacted by these factory clusters.
Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Sakhon, and Songkhla recorded the highest infection rates among factory workers.
Six new factory clusters were identified in five provinces within the last 24 hours, contributing to Thailand's surging nationwide COVID-19 cases and deaths.

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.