Over 90,000 apply to enter Thailand in 6 days since reopening

21 Sept 02:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's November 1st reopening attracted over 90,000 foreign applications for the 'Thailand Pass' in just six days, with 33,788 approved and 16,595 already entering under various programs.
Officials project around 30,000 foreign visitors in November and December, signaling a gradual recovery, albeit a fraction of pre-pandemic tourist volumes.
The government issued a warning about a fraudulent 'Thailand Pass' website, urging visitors to use the official portal (https://tp.consular.go.th) for registration.
Domestic tourism initiatives, such as 'Rao Tiew Duay Gan', are also experiencing enthusiastic participation from Thais, contributing significantly to hotel revenues and the nation's economic revitalization.

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.