Researchers to study Thai bat species’ ability to carry novel coronavirus

Researchers to study Thai bat species’ ability to carry novel coronavirus

15 Sept 09:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thai researchers will investigate local bat species for their potential to carry novel coronavirus, building on theories that bats are a source for human-transmissible coronaviruses like SARS and MERS.
Officials advise the public to avoid eating bats or visiting bat caves, while reassuring them that most bat coronaviruses don't transmit to humans and the novel coronavirus is less severe than SARS/MERS.

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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