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Nine arrested in Thailand for selling Favipiravir online without permission

13 Sept 09:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities arrested nine individuals, including a hospital general manager, for illegally selling the prescription-only antiviral drug Favipiravir online and engaging in profiteering.
The suspects allegedly purchased the medicine at 2,000 baht per pack and resold it online for up to 8,000 baht, bypassing medical supervision crucial for monitoring side effects.

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.