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18,590 COVID-19 patients recover today, as over 200,000 still in treatment

15 Sept 04:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 18,590 new COVID-19 recoveries, increasing from the previous day, while 209,039 patients remain under treatment, including 4,893 severe cases and 1,046 on ventilators.
The nation recorded 18,901 new infections and 147 deaths in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll since April 1st, 2021, to 5,221.
Bangkok continues to lead with 3,566 new cases, topping the list of 10 most-infected provinces, with new clusters identified in various regions, including factories and companies.
Local authorities in Pattani ordered a 14-day closure of a Big C department store after 68 staff tested positive and warned of a potential fish market closure due to non-compliance with health measures.

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.