Woman dies in mysterious flooding in Prawet road tunnel

13 Sept 18:48 Key points summarised by AI

A female motorist tragically drowned after her car stalled in a mysteriously flooded road tunnel in Bangkok's Prawet district.
District officials expressed surprise at the flooding, noting minimal rainfall and the tunnel's design which should prevent water ingress, prompting an immediate probe.
An investigation revealed a water pump next to the tunnel was found in the 'off' position, which was then activated to drain the accumulated water.
Authorities are working to drain the tunnel to fully understand how it flooded and the source of the water.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.