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Thailand’s COVID cases surpass 20,000-mark Wednesday, as new records set for deaths, hospitalized

13 Sept 04:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded unprecedented daily COVID-19 figures, with 20,200 new infections, 188 deaths, and 211,076 patients currently hospitalized.
Local transmission primarily drives the surge, with Bangkok reporting the highest numbers of new cases (4,118) and deaths (92) among provinces.
Vaccination efforts lag, as only 5.8% of the population is fully vaccinated and 14.9% have received a first dose, despite 18.57 million doses administered nationwide.

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.