AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

No decision on State of Emergency yet, CCSA may remain – Deputy Government Spokesperson

14 Sept 01:40 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek confirmed that no decision has been made regarding the extension of Thailand's nationwide State of Emergency, set to expire on September 30th, or the continuation of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Cabinet-approved amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act aim to introduce new measures for public health emergencies, potentially removing the future need for an emergency decree; however, these changes are not yet effective and do not completely replace the existing emergency law.

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.