Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
11 more COVID-19 cases in Samut Sakhon, total now 17,272 since December 17th
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11 more COVID-19 cases in Samut Sakhon, total now 17,272 since December 17th
13 Sept 13:33Key points summarised by AI
Samut Sakhon reported 11 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Tuesday, raising the provincial total to 17,272 infections since December 17th.
A significant portion of cases, 13,933, were detected via proactive community screening, predominantly among migrant workers.
The province has recorded 17,155 recoveries and 10 fatalities, with 107 active cases currently undergoing treatment.
Samut Sakhon accounts for the most infections in Thailand, largely due to the high concentration of migrant workers living and working in close quarters.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Yesterday 22:44Key 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.