89 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand on Monday

13 Sept 14:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed 89 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, comprising 73 local transmissions and 16 imported infections.
Local cases were primarily concentrated in Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, and Tak, with Bangkok reporting no new infections.
A prominent virologist reassured the public about COVID-19 vaccine safety, noting extremely low severe reaction rates (4.5 per million doses) and no vaccine-related fatalities in the United States.
Chinese Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines, which employ dead virus technology, are expected to cause minimal significant side effects.

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.