COVID-19 alert in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi

13 Sept 12:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) issued an urgent notice for individuals who visited six markets in Bang Khae district between February 20th and March 13th to undergo COVID-19 screenings, following 80 asymptomatic positive cases linked to these locations.
Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang observed proactive screening operations in Bang Khae, including testing vendors and collecting saliva samples, to contain the outbreak.
Nakhon Pathom and Nonthaburi provinces also issued separate alerts, urging their residents who visited the specified Bang Khae markets to report to their nearest hospitals for COVID-19 screening.

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.