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Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Delta now dominant variant in Thailand with 78.2% found in new cases in most parts of country
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Delta now dominant variant in Thailand with 78.2% found in new cases in most parts of country
14 Sept 06:10Key points summarised by AI
The highly transmissible Delta variant now constitutes 78.2% of new COVID-19 infections across Thailand, extending its reach to 74 of 77 provinces.
Delta's prevalence is particularly high in Bangkok at 86.2% of cases, while other provinces report 70.9% Delta infections, significantly outpacing Alpha and Beta variants.
Thailand has not yet detected the Lambda variant, a World Health Organization variant of interest currently spreading in South America.
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.