New anti-virus measures for foreign visitors and Thais returning from high risk areas

14 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand designates nine countries and two territories (Japan, South Korea, Germany, China, Taiwan, France, Singapore, Italy, Iran, Macau, Hong Kong) as high-risk COVID-19 areas.
Visitors and Thai citizens returning from these high-risk areas must undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine.
Arrivals without permanent lodging must provide proof of accommodation or risk being denied entry or placed in state-mandated quarantine.
Individuals displaying flu-like symptoms upon arrival will be immediately directed to state hospitals for testing, treatment, or isolation.
All quarantined individuals are required to submit daily health reports and promptly notify health officials if they experience any illness.

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.