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Insured in Thailand can now claim medical expenses during home or community isolation

13 Sept 16:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thai insurers now cover medical expenses for up to 14 days of home or community isolation due to COVID-19, a new measure amidst the surge in infections.
Claims are limited to actual and necessary expenses, not exceeding policy benefits, with the out-patient element of coverage applying to those in isolation.
This extended coverage, available until September 30th, aims to ease the financial burden on infected individuals and their families, building on previous instructions to cover 'hospitels' and hospitals.

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.