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Thailand records 2nd straight day of over 20,000 COVID cases, with 20,920 on Thursday

14 Sept 04:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a record 20,920 new COVID-19 cases and 160 deaths on Thursday, marking the second consecutive day with over 20,000 infections.
The number of active cases reached a new high of 213,910, with 4,993 severe cases and 1,058 requiring ventilators.
Local transmission accounts for the majority of new infections, with Bangkok remaining the epicenter, reporting 4,140 cases.
To date, 18.96 million vaccine doses have been administered, with 15.1% of the population receiving a first dose and nearly 6% being fully vaccinated.

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.