21,882 new COVID-19 cases, 209 more deaths on Sunday in Thailand

14 Sept 04:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 21,882 new COVID-19 cases and 209 deaths on Sunday, while 21,106 patients recovered.
The number of severe cases increased to 5,615, with 57,920 patients in hospitals and over 153,000 in other care facilities.
Bangkok reported the highest numbers with 4,217 new infections and 83 fatalities, mostly among those with underlying diseases.
Ten new clusters were identified across nine provinces, including five in industrial settings within Samut Sakhon.
Over 23.4 million vaccine doses have been administered nationwide, comprising first, second, and booster jabs.

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.