4-month-old Myanmar baby among 149 COVID-19 fatalities on Monday

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

A 4-month-old Myanmar baby was tragically among the 149 COVID-19 fatalities reported on Monday in Thailand, underscoring the virus's severe impact across all age groups.
Thailand recorded 19,603 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative infections since April 1st to over 747,000, with a total death toll of 6,259.
The majority of fatalities were individuals over 60, and over 30,000 children have been infected, prompting health officials to advise strict separation and sanitization measures in households with vulnerable populations.
Analysis of recent deaths revealed a high number of uninoculated elderly, with fully vaccinated individuals accounting for a minimal percentage of fatalities, as Thailand has administered over 20 million vaccine doses.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.