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Phuket extends restrictions for 14 days due to high numbers of new COVID-19 cases

14 Sept 06:58 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket has extended its island restrictions until the end of August due to a continuing rise in locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, with over a hundred new infections recorded recently.
Entry to the island is restricted to vaccinated individuals, 'sandbox' scheme visitors, and those with recent negative RT-PCR or Antigen test results, with specific requirements for children based on age.

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.