COVID-19 closures and restrictions extended to end of August in Bangkok

14 Sept 02:15 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok extends stringent COVID-19 restrictions and venue closures through August, aligning with national lockdown measures.
A wide array of establishments, including schools, entertainment venues, public parks, and spas, remain shut.
Essential services like supermarkets and restaurants (delivery-only in malls) must close by 8 PM to curb crowding.
Eased restrictions allow construction workers to move between housing and sites via "sealed routes" after containing outbreaks.
Violators face significant fines and imprisonment under the Communicable Diseases Act and Emergency Decree.

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.