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COVID infections in 4 southern provinces rising, now 21% of new cases Monday

13 Sept 07:30 Key points summarised by AI

Four southern provinces (Yala, Songkhla, Pattani, Narathiwat) account for 21% of Thailand's new COVID-19 cases, marking a significant increase from 17% last week.
This surge in the southern region contrasts sharply with a substantial decline in infections observed in Bangkok, which previously reported over 4,000 daily cases in August.
Authorities express concern over rising intra-family infections and urge provincial committees to implement tighter containment measures.
Reports indicate several eateries in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, are violating curfew hours and illegally selling alcohol.
Nationally, Thailand recorded 9,930 new infections and 97 deaths in the past 24 hours, with 109,748 cases still under treatment.

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.