Thais in Japan advised to register to return home on 2 flights in May

14 Sept 01:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thai citizens in Japan wishing to return home must register via the Thai embassy's website for two special repatriation flights in May.
Two flights are scheduled: an ANA/JAL flight on May 9th with 200 seats and a TG flight on May 10th with 10 seats, following the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) extended flight ban until May end.
The Thai government limits daily arrivals to 200 people to manage state quarantine facilities, as all returnees must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Those not in urgent need of repatriation are advised to delay travel plans, with the embassy promising new announcements for future approved flights.

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.