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Bangkok’s Busarakham field hospital opens ICU to treat severe COVID-19 cases

23 Sept 06:20 Key points summarised by AI

Busarakham field hospital in Bangkok launched its first 17-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to manage severe COVID-19 cases, alleviating pressure on general hospitals facing bed shortages.
The new ICU facility, located at IMPACT Convention Centre, is equipped with 13 ICU beds and 4 negative pressure rooms, with support from provincial medical specialists.
Since its mid-May opening, the hospital has treated over 14,200 patients, currently managing 3,333, including 169 requiring high-flow oxygen, highlighting the critical need for the new ICU.
The hospital has also adopted a fast-track admission process for frail patients and increased cleaning protocols to enhance operational efficiency.

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.