Hundreds of Thai workers miss flights due to lack of health insurance

13 Sept 11:00 Key points summarised by AI

Hundreds of Thai workers in South Korea were denied boarding for flights to Thailand due to an airline-imposed requirement for US$100,000 health insurance and a costly doctor's certificate, which was initially attributed to the Thai Civil Aviation Office.
It was later clarified that the insurance requirement was a misunderstanding, applying only to non-Thai citizens arriving from high-risk countries, not returning Thai nationals.
Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda apologized for miscommunication regarding the closure of state quarantine facilities, confirming they remain open and that uninfected returnees will undergo supervised home quarantine.

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.