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First group of 43 passengers arrives from Japan as Thailand reopens borders Monday

13 Sept 13:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand officially reopened its borders on Monday, welcoming the first 43 passengers from Japan at Suvarnabhumi Airport under stringent health safety protocols.
The new entry policy allows fully vaccinated travelers from 63 countries a single day of quarantine, while other arrivals utilize 'sandbox' projects requiring longer isolation periods.

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.