APEC summit crucial to world’s economic recovery

13 Sept 06:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will chair the upcoming APEC summit, deemed crucial for global economic recovery post-Covid-19 and addressing climate change.
The summit, themed “Open, Connect and Balance,” aims to strengthen cooperation among member countries to tackle challenges like digitalization, sustainability, and economic fragmentation.
Thailand, now chairing APEC, is committed to leading discussions and developing concrete action plans for these critical global issues.
The newly unveiled APEC logo, a traditional Thai 'chalom' (bamboo basket), symbolizes trade, strength, and sustainability, with its 21 openings representing the member economies.

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.