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Field hospital gender separated after alleged sex scandal involving patients

13 Sept 19:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thai health officials separated a COVID-19 field hospital by gender after allegations of sexual activity and drug abuse among patients.
Authorities investigated, finding cigarettes but no illicit drugs, issued stern warnings to suspected individuals, and deployed security personnel to prevent future incidents.

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.