Health minister says all migrant restaurant workers will be vaccinated

13 Sept 07:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Minister announced that all foreign migrant workers in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, including those not covered by social security, will be vaccinated against COVID-19.
This vaccination drive is crucial for F&B outlets to comply with the "COVID Free Setting" regimen, effective October 1st, which mandates full inoculation for all staff and weekly antigen tests to ensure safe dine-in services.
A "mix and match" vaccination approach, using Sinovac as the first dose followed by AstraZeneca, is being implemented for these workers, with assurances of its effectiveness against the dominant Delta variant.

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.