Health Ministry will resume AstraZeneca vaccination next week

13 Sept 04:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Disease Control Department confirms the AstraZeneca vaccine's safety, resuming inoculations next week after a temporary suspension, following the European Medicines Agency's finding that it does not increase blood clot risk.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expresses confidence in the vaccine, while Bangkok prepares to vaccinate over 19,900 high-risk individuals in six districts starting Monday, aiming to administer 63 million doses nationwide this year.

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.