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As new chair, Thai PM vows to drive APEC towards sustainable and balanced growth

13 Sept 11:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand formally assumed the APEC chairmanship for 2022, introducing its theme "Open. Connect. Balance."
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pledged to drive APEC towards inclusive, sustainable, and balanced growth in the post-COVID-19 era.
Thailand will champion the Bio, Circular, and Green (BCG) Economy Model as a key strategy for regional development.
PM Prayut urged collaborative efforts among APEC economies and Thai citizens to achieve these goals and welcomed delegates for in-person meetings throughout the year.

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.