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6 more Thai provinces added to 'watch list' due to rising COVID-19 infections

14 Sept 08:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) added six more provinces—Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Tak, Rayong, and Chanthaburi—to its 'watch list' due to rising infections, joining four southern border provinces.
The decision mandates tighter controls, similar to those in the southern border provinces, to curb new infection clusters emerging from social gatherings and among migrant workers.
The CCSA reported 8,165 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths, while also expressing concern over continuing infections in provinces open to foreign tourists, emphasizing strict adherence to health safety measures.

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.