Thai army orders probe into General who allegedly let 152 Thais from US go home

15 Sept 09:31 Key points summarised by AI

An army major-general is under investigation for allegedly allowing 152 Thai arrivals from abroad to bypass mandatory state quarantine upon arrival.
The Defence Ministry has launched a probe to determine if Maj-Gen Kosol Chujai exceeded his authority by letting passengers leave despite objections from health officials.
The incident follows a previous ignored warning about a boxing tournament, which resulted in a significant COVID-19 cluster, highlighting the importance of strict public health measures.

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.