Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Thai government may impose 24-hour curfew
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Thai government may impose 24-hour curfew
14 Sept 01:39Key points summarised by AI
The Thai government is considering a 24-hour curfew if the current 10 pm-4 am partial curfew does not significantly reduce COVID-19 infection rates.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hopes to avoid this "bitter pill," urging full public cooperation with stay-at-home and social distancing advice to curb the pandemic.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Today 22:44Key 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.