Thailand records 22,782 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

30 Sept 23:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed 22,782 new COVID-19 cases and 147 deaths on Thursday, with Bangkok alone reporting 4,854 infections and 70 fatalities.
A total of 209,028 people are currently undergoing treatment, with 5,495 in severe condition and 1,103 requiring ventilators.
Provinces such as Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, and Chon Buri continue to report high infection rates, while new clusters emerged in factories across several provinces.
Vaccination efforts saw 570,865 doses administered yesterday, comprising first, second, and third booster shots.

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.