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Thailand records new daily COVID-19 death toll high of 51 on Wednesday, 3,174 more cases logged

14 Sept 00:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand registered a record 51 daily COVID-19 deaths and 3,174 new cases on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the pandemic.
New COVID-19 clusters emerged in key provinces like Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, and Ratchaburi, fueling the surge in infections.
Hospitals are under immense pressure due to bed shortages for severe cases, leading to proposals for transferring less severe patients to field hospitals.
Bangkok reported the highest number of fatalities (34) and new infections (956), with 210 patients on ventilators out of 433 nationwide, highlighting critical care strain.

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.