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Prison break in Thailand’s Nakhon Sawan, manhunt underway

23 Sept 02:33 Key points summarised by AI

Eleven inmates escaped from Khlong Pho temporary prison in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, while awaiting COVID-19 screening before transfer to the central prison.
Nine of the escapees have been recaptured, with a police manhunt actively underway for the remaining two, prompting authorities to advise local residents to exercise caution.

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.