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CCSA confirms dry Songkran but no travel restrictions - Thai PBS World Tonight [19th March 2021]

14 Sept 07:14 Key points summarised by AI

The CCSA confirms a 'dry' Songkran, banning water splashing, concerts, and foam parties, while allowing traditional rituals like water sprinkling on Buddha statues and 'Rod Nam Dum Hua'.
Despite the Songkran restrictions, there will be no travel restrictions, though the Emergency Decree is extended from April 1st to May 31st.
Mandatory quarantine will be progressively reduced from 14 to 10 days (April 1st) and then to 7 days (July 1st-Sept 30th), with plans to lift it in some areas from October 1st as vaccination rates increase and Thailand opens to low-risk foreign travelers.
A 14-day quarantine remains for arrivals from countries with new COVID-19 variants, and from July 1st, Thais re-entering will bear quarantine expenses, with new technology-based quarantine formats planned for October.

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.