Tougher health screening measures at Chiang Mai international airport

13 Sept 08:45 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai International Airport implements an 8-step health screening protocol for arriving passengers, potentially delaying disembarkation by 2-3 hours, to combat rising COVID-19 cases.
The airport prepares to handle up to 100 passengers per hour, with the first international flight under the "Charming Chiang Mai sandbox" scheme arriving November 5th.
Provincial authorities delay the reopening of schools in high-risk areas until after November 14th, recommending online instruction.
Daily COVID-19 infections in Chiang Mai average 400 cases, prompting doctors to warn of overwhelmed hospitals and potential ICU shortages.

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.