CCSA eases some lockdown restrictions in 29 COVID-19 “dark red” provinces

14 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's CCSA will ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in 29 "dark red" provinces starting September 1st, balancing public health with economic recovery efforts.
Shopping malls, beauty salons (with time limits), foot massage services, and dine-in restaurants (with capacity limits) are permitted to reopen, all required to close by 8 pm.
Strict safety protocols are mandated, including full vaccination and weekly antigen testing for staff, and full vaccination plus a recent negative test for dine-in customers.
Key restrictions, such as the 9 pm – 4 am curfew, bans on entertainment venues, and extended work-from-home directives, remain in effect for the "dark red" provinces.

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.