Fire put out at shoe factory in Samut Prakan, inspection for chemical residues underway

13 Sept 11:21 Key points summarised by AI

A massive fire at a footwear factory in Samut Prakan caused over Bt100 million in damages.
Fueled by large quantities of stored chemicals and gas, the blaze took firefighters two hours to control.
An electrical short circuit in machinery is suspected as the cause, igniting highly flammable raw materials.
Authorities are inspecting for chemical residues and toxic substances, with an initial assessment indicating no hazardous chemical release into the environment like past incidents.

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.