Delta variant accounts for 97.6% of new COVID infections in Bangkok

14 Sept 01:50 Key points summarised by AI

The Delta variant now dominates COVID-19 infections, comprising 97.6% of new cases in Bangkok and 93% across Thailand.
The highly transmissible Delta strain has spread nationwide, while the Beta variant remains localized to southern provinces, and Alpha cases are also present.
Thai health officials confirm that the South African C.1.2 and Mu variants have not yet been detected in the country.
The Medical Sciences Department plans to intensify virus strain testing, analyzing 12,000 samples by year-end to monitor new variants and their potential vaccine resistance.

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.