11 new COVID-19 cases today as lockdown to be eased from Monday

14 Sept 02:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases, all in state quarantine, with no new fatalities, as the government prepares for a significant easing of lockdown measures.
The CCSA approved the third phase of lockdown relaxation, allowing 14 additional business and leisure activities to resume from Monday, June 1st.
Key reopenings include shopping malls (until 9 pm), cinemas and theatres (with a 200-person limit and physical distancing), sports facilities for training, and various entertainment venues like bowling alleys and jet-ski lakes, all with specific conditions.
The state of emergency has been extended until the end of June, with the Prime Minister emphasizing its continuation until the pandemic is fully under control and alternative measures are in place.
Authorities are tightening border checkpoints to prevent illegal migrant workers from entering, aiming to prevent further spread of the virus.

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.