Hero of Tham Luang cave rescue rises to Covid-19 challenge

14 Sept 00:42 Key points summarised by AI

Narongsak Osotthanakorn, the governor celebrated for leading the Tham Luang cave rescue, faced a new crisis as Covid-19 cases emerged in his province of Lampang.
Despite his early and extensive preparations, which included securing ventilators, PPE, and expanding hospital capacity since January 23, Lampang recorded its first infections on April 3.
The initial cases were traced to a woman returning from Bangkok, who then infected family members, leading the governor to swiftly close off their village to contain the spread.
Narongsak's proactive leadership, clear communication, and rallying of local cooperation, echoing his past heroic efforts, are now focused on preventing any further increase in Covid-19 cases.

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.