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Thailand’s new COVID-19 infection high set for 3rd straight day on Friday as 21,379 logged

15 Sept 00:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a new record of 21,379 daily COVID-19 infections and 191 deaths, marking the third consecutive day of record-breaking cases.
Despite the surge in new cases, the number of hospitalized patients slightly dropped to 212,926 due to increased recoveries, though severe cases remain high.
Local transmission drives most new infections, with Bangkok continuing to be the epicenter, recording 4,700 cases and 100 deaths.
Vaccination efforts show only 6.1% of the population fully vaccinated (two doses), with 19.6 million doses administered as Thailand's global infection ranking rises to 39th.

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.