Hunt for crowned bats in Thailand to discover if they carry COVID-19 virus

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thai officials and researchers are capturing up to 100 crowned bats in Khao Soi Dao wildlife sanctuary to collect blood, saliva, and excrement samples for lab tests to determine if they carry the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2).
This research is critical because a coronavirus strain in China was linked to crowned bats, and while bat virus research has been ongoing in Thailand, this specific species has not yet been studied for its potential role as a COVID-19 carrier.

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.