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Some attendees at Pattaya music festival advised to get COVID antigen test

30 Sept 22:36 Key points summarised by AI

Chonburi health officials advise attendees who watched the Pattaya music festival outside designated zones without masks on Nov 12-13 to get a rapid COVID-19 antigen test, following detected infections.
A Bangkok eatery at CentralWorld's "Groove" zone was ordered to close for three days after a customer tested positive for COVID-19.
CentralWorld intensified screening for its "Groove" zone, requiring proof of full vaccination and a self-paid antigen test for all customers entering.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to meet to assess the pandemic situation post-reopening, including the postponed reopening of entertainment venues.

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.