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Thailand records 22,086 new COVID-19 cases and 217 more deaths on Saturday

13 Sept 13:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a significant surge with 22,086 new COVID-19 cases and 217 deaths, including two pregnant women, with Bangkok alone logging 5,088 infections.
The country currently has 210,376 people undergoing treatment, with 5,590 cases in serious condition and 1,151 requiring ventilators.
The pandemic shows no signs of abating, with infections spreading across families, communities, and workplaces, and new clusters emerging in several provinces beyond Bangkok.

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.