Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Four new COVID-19 infections and one fatality reported today
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Four new COVID-19 infections and one fatality reported today
13 Sept 11:29Key points summarised by AI
Thailand recorded four new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 3,004, and one additional fatality: a 68-year-old Bangkok man who succumbed to septicemia and kidney failure.
The new infections include a close contact of an infected person, a department store worker, and two individuals linked to Thais returning from Malaysia.
Encouragingly, 44 provinces have reported no new infections for the past 28 days, with nine provinces maintaining a completely clear record.
Authorities will assess the COVID-19 situation and the reopening of big businesses for the second phase of lockdown relaxation from May 13-15, with an announcement expected on May 17.
Active Case Finding campaigns in Bangkok, Phuket, Yala, and Krabi identified additional infections, with Phuket and Yala reporting 26 and 20 positive cases respectively from their tests.
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.