Bangkok City Hall tightens COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until August 2nd

26 Sept 01:44 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) enforces additional lockdown restrictions until August 2nd to curb the escalating COVID-19 surge, reactivating previous announcements.
Eateries are limited to take-out and delivery services until 8 pm, while convenience stores and fresh markets operate from 4 am to 8 pm.
Malls, supermarkets, and community malls may only open for essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, and state-run vaccination sites until 8 pm.
Numerous public venues and activities, including bars, karaoke halls, fitness clubs, and most beauty services, are ordered closed to minimize public interaction.
Essential services such as hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, general stores, and various maintenance and delivery operations remain open to ensure critical public support.

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.