Field hospitals in Samut Sakhon standing by to admit 800 new COVID-19

13 Sept 08:59 Key points summarised by AI

Field hospitals in Samut Sakhon are on standby with 1,091 beds, expanding to 2,491 by Friday, to accommodate an expected 800 new COVID-19 cases.
This surge is anticipated from a five-day mass screening targeting 10,000 people daily, primarily migrant workers in factories and dormitories, who represent the province's infection hotspot.
Private hospitals are urged to support the mass screening efforts to ensure the daily target is met and effectively manage the outbreak.
Patients will be triaged: severe cases will be sent to normal hospitals, while mild or asymptomatic cases will be housed in the field hospitals.

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.