Five day road death toll rises to 256 as mass return to Bangkok begins

13 Sept 21:38 Key points summarised by AI

Over five days of the New Year festival, road accidents in Thailand claimed 256 lives and injured 2,588 people.
Major contributing factors included drunk driving (32.29%) and excessive speeds (29.52%), with motorcycles involved in 80.97% of all accidents.
Bangkok recorded the highest provincial death toll with 12 fatalities, while Chiang Mai had the most accidents (76) and injuries (77).
Authorities expect significant traffic congestion as a mass exodus back to Bangkok begins, prompting public transport services to increase daily bus routes from 2,118 to 7,604 to accommodate an estimated 130,000 returning passengers.

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.