Thailand records 100 new COVID-19 cases and another fatality on Friday

22 Sept 22:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death on Friday, bringing the cumulative fatalities to 90.
The 90th fatality was a 53-year-old diabetic female office worker from Samut Sakhon, who succumbed to a blood infection after suffering from a lung infection and heart problems.
Of the new infections, 96 were locally acquired, primarily identified in Samut Sakhon and Bangkok through both hospital observations and proactive screenings, while four cases were imported.
Cumulative infections since early last year reached 27,594, with 26,450 recoveries and 1,054 patients currently undergoing treatment.

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.