Over 15,500 in Bangkok tested positive for COVID-19 with Antigen kits last week

13 Sept 21:17 Key points summarised by AI

Over 15,500 people in Bangkok tested positive for COVID-19 using Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) from August 4th to 9th, an 11% positivity rate among 141,516 screened individuals.
These tests were part of active screening efforts in Bangkok's congested communities, revealing that while most cases were mild or asymptomatic, 2.1% were serious.
Health officials stress the need for continued close monitoring and active screening due to the high infection rate among those who might otherwise lack access to testing.
Antigen test positives are not immediately included in official daily reports until confirmed by RT-PCR, suggesting the actual number of infected people could be higher than reported.
Bangkok remains a significant COVID-19 hotspot, contributing 4,525 new cases to Thailand's 21,038 infections and 207 deaths reported on Wednesday.

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.