COVID-19 boxing stadium cluster not result of carriers from Italy

13 Sept 10:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thai geneticists refuted claims that the COVID-19 boxing stadium cluster stemmed from asymptomatic carriers from Italy.
Genetic sequencing revealed over 30 COVID-19 varieties in Thailand, including strains from Wuhan, Italy, Singapore, and Indonesia.
The initial January outbreak was linked to the L strain from Wuhan, while the widespread March infections from the boxing stadium and a pub were caused by the S strain.
Experts clarified that the Italian strain is not inherently more dangerous; the boxing cluster's severity was due to its impact on high-risk individuals.

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.