Parks, malls and eateries gradually reopening on first day of eased restrictions

13 Sept 11:16 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's popular parks, Lumpini and Rodfai, reopened to joggers and exercise enthusiasts, with strict adherence to social distancing and mask-wearing.
Beauty salons, barber shops, and eateries inside and outside malls resumed operations, though initial customer traffic remained low.
Despite eased measures, some markets and indoor eateries experienced quiet conditions as public hesitancy persists, while supermarkets saw a noticeable increase in shoppers.
Business owners, facing ongoing rental fees, expressed optimism for customer numbers to improve in the near future.

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.