Central bank, TBA suspend credit, debit cards following suspicious deductions

13 Sept 10:48 Key points summarised by AI

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) temporarily suspended credit and debit cards for numerous customers reporting unauthorized deductions.
Investigations revealed these suspicious transactions were linked to online purchases from primarily foreign-registered stores, not internal bank data leaks.
Affected customers are urged to contact their banks immediately for assistance, with banks committing to process refunds swiftly.
Reports indicate tens of thousands of bank customers might be impacted by these deductions, underscoring the widespread nature of the security concern.

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.