More firefighters sent to Tak province to fight forest fires around Bhumibol Dam

16 Sept 11:47 Key points summarised by AI

An additional 30 firefighters from EGAT's northeastern unit have been deployed to Tak province to reinforce efforts against widespread forest fires.
The fires, ongoing since early January and burning uncontrollably for two days around Bhumibol Dam, have already razed over 8,200 hectares of forest.
The inferno impacts multiple wildlife sanctuaries and national parks across Tak, Chiang Mai, and Lamphun, with 111 hotspots detected in Tak province alone.
The escalating danger prompted local fire control units to seek urgent assistance from other firefighting units to manage the raging blazes.

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.