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Two wet markets in Chiang Mai stay closed for another 11 days after more COVID-19 infections found

13 Sept 10:33 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai's Muang Mai and Sor Thor Gao wet markets extend closure until October 22nd following the discovery of 118 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cluster total to 478 infections.
The province recorded 214 new infections, primarily local, with two new clusters identified at Ban Khun Chang Khien and a welding shop.
Health officials advise high-risk individuals, market traders, and visitors to isolate and get tested, while also declaring four additional venues as high-risk areas.

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.