50,000 people to be pro-actively screened over 5 days in Samut Sakhon

23 Sept 04:56 Key points summarised by AI

Health officials in Samut Sakhon plan to proactively screen 50,000 people over five days, targeting 10,000 individuals daily, anticipating 2,000-3,000 new COVID-19 infections.
The intensive screenings will focus on factory workers, communities, and dormitories to reclassify high-risk Krathum Ban and Muang districts from 'Red' to 'Yellow' and 'Green' zones.
Officials are optimistic about easing the pandemic by mid-February, aiming to free Samut Sakhon from new infections and potentially allow for the relaxation of restrictions and reopening of some educational institutes.
Previously, 70,000 people in the province were tested, with 5,332 (7%) found infected, primarily migrant workers from Myanmar.
The country reported 198 new COVID-19 cases and one fatality—a 73-year-old woman from Samut Sakhon with underlying conditions.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 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.