U-tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City Project contracts signed

14 Sept 15:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister oversaw the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement for the U-tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City projects, a major infrastructure initiative.
The project aims to upgrade U-tapao into Bangkok's third commercial international airport, linked with existing airports, to establish Thailand as an aviation hub and prime gateway to Asia.
Expected to cost 290 billion baht, the project forecasts a 305 billion baht return, over 62 billion baht in tax revenues, and the creation of 15,600 jobs annually for the first five years.

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.