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Thai health authorities to eliminate duplicate food allowances for COVID-19 patients in isolation

14 Sept 02:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Health Security Office (NHSO) will reduce the daily allowance for COVID-19 patients in home or community isolation from 1,000 baht to 600 baht, effective September 1st, to eliminate duplication with free food provided by local organizations.
This adjustment primarily affects patients already receiving free food, while those not receiving it will remain unaffected; the NHSO will also provide an additional 450 baht daily to cover costs for patients requiring oxygen devices.

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.