Only 3.2% of Thais vaccinated against COVID-19 since Feb 28th suffer side effects

13 Sept 11:35 Key points summarised by AI

Only 3.2% (828 out of 25,864) of Thais vaccinated against COVID-19 since February 28th have reported side effects, according to the Disease Control Department.
Thailand has distributed 116,000 vaccine doses across 13 provinces, prioritizing frontline health officials, close contacts, the elderly, and individuals with congenital diseases.
The cabinet approved 6.3 billion baht to procure an additional 35 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses, bringing the total order to 61 million, aiming to cover half of Thailand's population this year.
The country reported 65 new COVID-19 cases, raising cumulative infections to 22,133 since December 15th, with Samut Sakhon accounting for 47 new cases.

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.