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More than 2,400 vaccinated travelers are now approved to enter Singapore without quarantine from next Tuesday

13 Sept 15:23 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore has approved over 2,400 vaccinated travelers from eight countries, including the UK, France, and the US, for quarantine-free entry starting next Tuesday.
The new Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) have generated significant interest, with nearly a thousand travel passes issued to UK visitors on the first day of applications.
While most approved travelers hold long-term passes, the lifted quarantine requirements are attracting short-term visitors for holidays, boosting inbound tourism.
The VTL scheme, which previously launched with Germany and Brunei, has approved over 5,200 visitors in total and is driving increased demand for both inbound and outbound international travel.

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.