With positive antigen test COVID-19 patients can enter home isolation immediately

15 Sept 05:01 Key points summarised by AI

Patients testing positive for COVID-19 with a rapid antigen test (ATK) can now immediately enter home isolation for care.
Entry into community isolation still requires confirmation through an RT-PCR test, distinguishing care pathways based on test type.
Approximately 100,000 asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 patients are currently in home isolation, supported by 246 primary health care units.
Bangkok has expanded its field hospital and "hospitel" capacities to accommodate an additional 6,000 patients across various severity categories.

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.