Chachoengsao governor orders 224 people into home quarantine

14 Sept 07:03 Key points summarised by AI

Chachoengsao Governor Rapee Pongbuppakit self-quarantined and ordered 224 others into 14-day home isolation after close contact with the COVID-19-infected PAO mayor.
Authorities are actively tracing 485 individuals who had contact with the mayor, having located 255 people to date.
Non-compliance with quarantine directives carries severe penalties, including a potential one-year jail term and/or a 100,000 baht fine.
Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda urged all provinces to close entertainment venues and confirmed the shutdown of 51 temporary land border crossings to curb virus spread.
A Chinese tourist was detained for COVID-19 testing following accusations of spitting on a public bus and resisting cooperation.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 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.