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Thailand’s main airport runs tests ahead of country’s reopening on Monday

14 Sept 05:34 Key points summarised by AI

Suvarnabhumi Airport conducted readiness drills, simulating foreign tourist arrivals to ensure a smooth 25-minute processing time for Thailand's November 1st reopening.
New arrival guidelines categorize passengers by documentation ("Thailand Pass" or COE) and include thermal checks, immigration, and pre-booked hotel requirements.
Entry protocols vary: fully vaccinated travelers from 46 low-risk countries can travel freely after arrival tests, while others enter "sandbox" areas or face a 10-day hotel isolation.
The "Thailand Pass" system will replace Certificates of Entry (COEs) from November 1st to simplify travel registration, though visas remain necessary.

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.