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Thailand records 20% infection rate among those tested for COVID in past 40 days

13 Sept 19:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Medical Sciences Department revealed a 20% COVID-19 infection rate among individuals tested over the past 40 days, peaking at 22% on September 4th.
Recent data shows 14,176 new infections and 228 fatalities in the last 24 hours, with a weekly average (Aug 29-Sept 4) of 9,500 positive cases daily from 48,000 tests.
While infection numbers remain high, particularly in Bangkok, authorities note a positive trend of slowing daily infection rates in September compared to August's average of 20,000 cases.
Post-lockdown easing, the situation in Bangkok is under close observation, with preparations underway to vaccinate 400,000 students aged 12-17 and continued efforts for construction workers.

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.