Khao Panern Thung mountain attraction closed to visitors for 560 days for road repairs

14 Sept 01:38 Key points summarised by AI

Khao Panern Thung, a popular 'sea of mist' destination, is closed for 560 days (over a year) for major repairs to its only access road.
Kaeng Krachan National Park is undertaking an 88 million baht project to pave a 21km section of the dirt road with asphalt, addressing poor conditions like potholes and mudslides.
Environmental groups express concern that the improved road could increase tourism and endanger wildlife, but the park defends the maintenance as essential for the 30-year-old road and to facilitate ranger patrols.
The road's width will not be expanded, maintaining its one-way traffic system with separate schedules for ascending and descending vehicles.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 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.