20,571 new COVID-19 cases, 23,159 recoveries in Thailand on Saturday

21 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 20,571 new COVID-19 cases and 261 deaths on Saturday, while 23,159 patients recovered.
Cumulative infections since April 1st reached over 1 million, bringing the total death toll since last year to 9,087.
Currently, 202,230 patients are undergoing treatment, including 5,171 severe cases, with 1,123 requiring ventilators.
Bangkok recorded the highest figures for both new infections (4,342) and deaths (88) on this day.

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.