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Over 129,000 youths in Thailand infected with COVID-19, number rising

13 Sept 05:37 Key points summarised by AI

Over 129,000 youths aged 6-18 in Thailand were infected with COVID-19 from April to September 11, with a significant surge of 69,628 cases recorded in August alone.
The rise in infections is attributed to active screening and cross-infection within families, even as schools remained closed, impacting provinces such as Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chon Buri most severely.
Fifteen deaths among infected youths were reported, primarily in individuals with underlying health conditions, while vaccination efforts for vulnerable youths have begun, with over 74,000 receiving their first Pfizer dose.
Thailand implemented the 'Sandbox Safety Zone in School' (SSS) scheme, a voluntary program requiring strict adherence to health guidelines, staff vaccination, and regular antigen testing, with measures scaled according to the provincial COVID-19 risk level to facilitate safe on-site learning.

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.