Don Mueang airport’s cargo terminal to open as new COVID-19 field hospital July 12

13 Sept 07:18 Key points summarised by AI

Don Mueang Airport is converting its 18,000 sqm 4th cargo terminal into a 2,000-bed field hospital for asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases.
The new facility is scheduled to open on July 12th to alleviate the strain on existing hospitals due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Preparations involve installing power, lighting, partitions, beds, and mobile toilets to ready the site for patient intake.
Airport officials assure the public that the field hospital's location, three kilometers from the passenger terminal, will not impact air travel operations.

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.