New COVID-19 infections fall to 9, lowest since January

13 Sept 09:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a significant drop in new COVID-19 cases to just 9, marking the lowest daily increase since January 27th and bringing the total accumulated cases to 2,931.
The country achieved a high recovery rate with 2,609 patients (89.01%) now recovered, while one additional fatality, a 64-year-old housewife from Phuket, raised the death toll to 52.
Bangkok recorded no new infections for the first time, and the CCSA proposed postponing several public holidays in May to further aid containment efforts, with the Public Health Minister rejecting calls to ease liquor sale restrictions.

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.