181 people over 60 among COVID-19 deaths in Thailand on Saturday

1 Oct 10:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 15,942 new COVID-19 cases and 257 additional deaths on Saturday.
A significant majority of the fatalities, 181 out of 257, were individuals over 60 years old.
Underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol were prevalent risk factors among the elderly who succumbed to the virus.
Bangkok registered the highest numbers for both new infections (3,835) and fatalities (57) across the country.

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.