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Thai PM sees signs of pandemic slowing with adherence to current restrictions

13 Sept 16:55 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha observes signs of the COVID-19 spread slowing, anticipating a peak soon if current lockdown measures are strictly observed.
Despite daily recoveries surpassing new infections, the PM expresses concern over a record-high death toll, prompting the extension of current lockdown measures until the end of August.
The Prime Minister promotes "Universal Prevention," urging public cooperation with strict guidelines like mask-wearing, social distancing, and frequent handwashing to reduce new infections and deaths.

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.