Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
95 new COVID-19 infections recorded in Thailand on Tuesday
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95 new COVID-19 infections recorded in Thailand on Tuesday
14 Sept 08:29Key points summarised by AI
Thailand reported 95 new COVID-19 cases and 85 recoveries on Tuesday, with Samut Sakhon province accounting for 54 infections.
The majority of new cases were locally acquired, contributing to a cumulative total of 25,599 infections since early last year.
Thailand's Food and Drug Administration officially registered the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
The first shipment of 200,000 Sinovac vaccine doses is expected to arrive in Thailand on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presiding over the reception.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Yesterday 22:44Key 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.