Checkpoints focus on secondary roads as revellers join community countdowns

Checkpoints focus on secondary roads as revellers join community countdowns

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities relocate road checkpoints from main highways to secondary roads, targeting community New Year countdowns to reduce accidents as travelers reach their destinations.
New Year road accidents remain high, with 485 incidents, 48 deaths, and 484 injuries reported on Monday, largely attributed to drunk driving and motorcycle involvement, alongside stricter alcohol and helmet enforcement.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

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.

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