Well known investment banker Pakpoom Vallisuta dies of COVID-19

Well known investment banker Pakpoom Vallisuta dies of COVID-19

23 Sept 02:59 Key points summarised by AI

Pakpoom Vallisuta, Chairman of Quant Group and a key financial advisor to the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, passed away from COVID-19.
He contracted the virus after attending negotiations in the UK for CP Group's $US10Bn acquisition of Tesco Lotus Thailand and Malaysia, where some meeting participants subsequently tested positive.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

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.

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