Thailand’s new infection rate falls below 100, as overseas returnees trigger alarm

13 Sept 11:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's new COVID-19 infection rate dropped below 100 for the first time since March 22, reporting 89 new cases and one fatality, bringing totals to 2,067 cases and 20 deaths.
Authorities are urgently searching for 152 Thai returnees who bypassed mandatory quarantine after arriving from overseas, raising concerns about new infection clusters.
Most returnees, especially from the high-risk US, refused state quarantine, claiming they were not informed, a claim contradicted by the Foreign Ministry.
Officials issued a strict warning for all returnees to report to emergency centers by 6 pm for state quarantine or face legal action, emphasizing the critical need for public health safety.

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.