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Thai government to limit legal liability of medics treating COVID-19 patients

13 Sept 13:33 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government is drafting a decree to limit the legal liability of medical personnel treating COVID-19 patients, aiming to enable them to provide care without fear of lawsuits.
This legal protection will apply to good faith actions, not gross negligence, and covers all medical staff, volunteers, and individuals involved in procuring medical supplies during the emergency situation.

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.