BMA urged to take action against COVID-19 patients who hide from authorities

13 Sept 18:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Disease Control Department (DCD) has urged the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to investigate and prosecute COVID-19 patients who conceal their location timelines, especially those linked to DJ Matoom’s party, to curb virus spread.
Individuals found hiding information face severe penalties, including fines up to 20,000 baht under the Communicable Diseases Act or up to six months in prison and a 10,000 baht fine for providing false information to authorities.

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.