Finance Ministry threatens legal action against false claims for cash handouts

13 Sept 23:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Finance Ministry will take legal action and demand repayment with interest from individuals found to have used false information to claim the 5,000 baht/month COVID-19 support payments.
Officials are investigating social media posts where recipients allegedly boasted about lying about their economic hardship or trivializing the handout.
If proven, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society will demand refunds and pursue legal action against those who provided false information to authorities.
Out of 24 million applicants, the Finance Ministry aimed for nine million eligible recipients, with screening results expected soon, categorizing applicants into Green, Red, and Grey groups.
The one trillion baht fund secured for pandemic relief is sufficient for the handout scheme for up to six months, though the actual disbursement period may vary based on the COVID-19 situation.

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.