South Korea demands removal from Thailand’s list of COVID high risk countries

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

South Korea's Embassy in Bangkok urged Thailand to remove it from the list of COVID-19 "high risk" countries, citing a drastically improved situation with South Korea now ranking 40th globally in infections compared to second when the list was made.
The embassy clarified that delisting South Korea is separate from general entry restrictions under Thailand's State of Emergency Decree and would not expose Thai people to greater risk or compromise health safety.

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.