Why herd immunity could be an impossible goal for Thailand

13 Sept 22:08 Key points summarised by AI

Prominent virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan dismisses the possibility of achieving herd immunity for COVID-19, citing the virus's rapid mutation and common breakthrough infections.
International examples from Israel and Singapore show that high vaccination rates do not prevent new surges in infections, necessitating booster shots and challenging the concept of population-wide immunity.
Unlike diseases such as measles, COVID-19's ability to quickly mutate into vaccine-blunting variants makes sustained herd immunity unachievable, comparing it to diseases like tetanus that require regular control.
Despite the unlikelihood of herd immunity, experts strongly urge vaccination as it significantly reduces the severity of symptoms, hospitalization, and death, ultimately transforming COVID-19 into a more manageable respiratory illness.

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.