Thai government gets high marks for its handling of coronavirus pandemic

13 Sept 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

A Suan Dusit Poll indicates strong public support for the Thai government's management of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic relief efforts.
Measures to control virus spread, such as 14-day quarantine for foreign arrivals (94.18% very satisfied) and temporary flight suspensions (92.55% very satisfied), received overwhelming public approval.
Economic support initiatives, including tax return postponement (83.51% approved) and a 15,000 baht subsidy for farmers (81.43% approved), also garnered significant public backing.

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.