Thailand records two new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

13 Sept 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported two new COVID-19 infections, both Thai nationals returning from Russia and Kuwait, detected while in state quarantine, bringing the national total to 3,104 cases.
The new cases underscore the continued risk from international arrivals, with a significant number of infections observed among returnees from Kuwait.
Globally, a single day saw 146,427 new cases, pushing the cumulative total past 6.8 million, with the United States, Brazil, and Russia reporting the highest infection numbers.
Vaccine development is advancing, as Brazil approved large-scale human trials following positive results from a prototype vaccine tested in monkeys.

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.