PM orders precautionary plans to cope with Stage 3 spread of COVID-19

13 Sept 14:48 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha directed the Committee for Emerging Infectious Diseases to develop precautionary measures for a potential Stage 3 COVID-19 spread in Thailand.
Despite Thailand currently being at Stage 2 with contained virus spread, the PM stressed the importance of full national preparedness for any worsening situation.
Three Thai citizens, including one passenger and two crew members from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are hospitalized in Japan.
A Thai taxi driver and an elderly Chinese tourist, both previously infected with COVID-19 in Thailand, have successfully recovered and been discharged from their respective hospitals.

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.