Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
List of business and leisure activities which can resume Sunday
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List of business and leisure activities which can resume Sunday
15 Sept 08:06Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Prime Minister announced the second phase of COVID-19 lockdown relaxations, detailing various businesses and leisure activities permitted to resume from Sunday.
Food and drink establishments (excluding alcohol), department stores, major retail outlets, and specific personal care services like beauty and nail salons (with restrictions) are among those reopening.
Limited leisure activities such as non-contact indoor sports, public swimming pools, botanical parks, museums, and libraries are also allowed, while many entertainment venues like cinemas and gyms with machines remain closed.
Professional activities including TV/film production (with a 50-person limit) and hotel conference rooms for single-organization meetings are also part of the resumption plan.
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.