Most reopening barbers and beauty salons fail to meet standards

13 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Over 63% of barber shops and beauty salons in Thailand failed anti-COVID-19 compliance inspections since restrictions eased on May 3rd.
Common failures included inadequate physical distancing, poor cleanliness, and not recording customer contact details.
Pet grooming services also showed significant non-compliance, with 53% failing their inspections.
Despite these specific sector issues, the overall performance for cleanliness and customer service across all six types of reopened businesses was deemed good.

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.