Weekly antigen COVID tests required by private schools in Thailand

13 Sept 13:18 Key points summarised by AI

Private schools in Thailand are mandating weekly antigen COVID-19 tests, sparking parental complaints over unbudgeted costs not required by the Education Ministry.
The Education Ministry clarifies it does not require weekly tests, advising private schools imposing stricter rules to bear the testing expenses themselves.
Parents face significant financial strain, with testing costs for multiple children adding hundreds of baht monthly during current economic difficulties.
Private schools defend the strict measures as necessary to mitigate infection risks during the initial reopening phase, prior to comprehensive student risk assessment.
Future plans include reducing testing frequency to targeted or random bi-weekly tests once student risk categories are established.

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.