Hospitals in Nakhon Si Thammarat stop using China’s Lepu ATKs due to high error rate

14 Sept 04:40 Key points summarised by AI

Hospitals in Nakhon Si Thammarat ceased using Chinese-made Lepu rapid antigen test kits (ATKs) following an order from the provincial health chief due to a high percentage of inaccurate results.
A trial involving 1,000 people in Thung Yai revealed a 50% false positive rate with Lepu ATKs, with only 92 out of 187 initial positives confirmed by RT-PCR tests.
The provincial health chief deemed the kits unethical for hospital use, stating they are only suitable for low-risk individuals or home use, not for medical professionals requiring reliable tools.
The Thai National Health Security Office had purchased 8.5 million Lepu ATKs for free distribution despite protests over their reliability and price, though the Thai FDA approved them for home use.

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.