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No quarantine required for 10 countries starting November 1 as Thailand delays reopening

13 Sept 07:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will lift quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers from 10 designated low-risk countries, including the UK, US, and China, starting November 1st.
This phased reopening marks a delay from the initial October 15th target for a complete country-wide reopening, with more countries expected to be added later.
Visitors must provide proof of full vaccination and negative RT-PCR tests both pre-departure and upon arrival in Thailand.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha acknowledged the inherent risks of increased COVID-19 infections but stressed the critical economic need to revitalize the struggling tourism industry.

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.