Thailand’s daily COVID death toll skyrockets to 312 Wednesday, 2nd day of new high

13 Sept 13:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported an unprecedented 312 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, marking the first time the daily toll surpassed 300 and setting a new record for the second consecutive day.
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) clarified that the surge in reported deaths is partly due to the delayed confirmation and reporting of earlier fatalities from various provinces.
The country also logged 20,128 new infections, maintaining an average of over 20,000 daily cases since August 11th, with 207,553 people currently receiving treatment.
Bangkok remains the epicenter, reporting 4,154 new cases and 78 deaths, while other provinces like Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan also show high infection rates.
To date, 24.61 million vaccine doses have been administered, with approximately 7.7% of the population fully vaccinated.

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.