How one partygoer became Thailand’s first ‘super-spreader’

10 Sept 05:00 Key points summarised by AI

A celebrity birthday party in Bangkok became a "super-spreader event" after a guest, who violated self-isolation, infected multiple attendees.
The 33-year-old guest, who had previously tested negative but was still within his 14-day isolation window, is linked to at least 19 new COVID-19 cases.
Public criticism has mounted against DJ Matoom and his guest for disregarding disease-control protocols amidst a new wave of infections.
Authorities define a "super-spreader" as an individual who transmits the virus to significantly more people than average, posing a major challenge to containment efforts.

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.