Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
13.4 million Thais will have received 5,000 baht cash subsidy by next week
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13.4 million Thais will have received 5,000 baht cash subsidy by next week
13 Sept 12:59Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's "Rao Mai Thing Kan" scheme will disburse 5,000 baht cash subsidies to 13.4 million eligible Thais, out of 28.8 million applicants, with 11 million already paid and the remaining 2.4 million by next week.
Disqualifications stemmed from bank account mismatches or incomplete registrations; applicants are urged to update information by May 17th to avoid missing out, with alternative aid for the ineligible.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Today 22:44Key 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.