Thais returning from high-risk areas to face legal action if they don’t self-quarantine

14 Sept 04:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Disease Control Department (DCD) warns all Thais returning from high-risk areas of legal action under the Communicable Disease Act if they fail to observe the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine.
The DCD's stern warning follows public concerns, particularly on social media, about returnees from designated dangerous infectious disease zones, like South Korea, not adhering to self-quarantine measures.
The Public Health Ministry maintains a full list of all Thai returnees and will enforce home confinement, with real-world incidents like a Chiang Rai restaurant closing due to a customer's return from South Korea underscoring the seriousness of the issue.

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.