Thailand bans export of eggs for 7 days to prevent shortages

13 Sept 11:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Commerce imposed a 7-day export ban on eggs, effective immediately, to combat potential domestic shortages caused by a consumer rush to stock up following a nationwide state of emergency.
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit indicated the ban might extend if the situation doesn't improve, warning against egg overpricing with penalties up to a seven-year jail term and/or a 140,000 baht fine, despite the country's daily production of 40 million eggs typically meeting domestic demand.

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.