Vietnam to open Phu Quoc island to vaccinated tourists in November

14 Sept 05:06 Key points summarised by AI

Vietnam will reopen Phu Quoc island to vaccinated foreign tourists via "charter flights" starting November 20, aiming to revive its tourism industry.
International visitors must provide vaccine certificates and a negative COVID-19 test, originating from countries with high COVID-19 safety records.
This strategic move seeks to boost Vietnam's economy after nearly two years of border closures, following a previous delay due to low local vaccination rates.
The plan aligns with efforts by other Southeast Asian nations, like Thailand, to welcome back vaccinated travelers and stimulate their tourism sectors.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.