Travellers can enter Thailand by sea and land from December 24th

13 Sept 09:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand expands entry options from December 24th, allowing international travelers to enter by sea and land, in addition to existing air access, with Nong Khai reopening as the first overland point.
Travelers entering by sea must be fully vaccinated, present a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours, ensure no infections among crew/passengers, and complete "Thailand Pass" registration.
Entry programs include "Test and Go," which exempts travelers from quarantine, and "Sandbox," requiring a five-day stay in a SHA+ hotel. Children under 6 accompanied by negative-tested parents will undergo rapid antigen tests upon arrival.
Between November 1st and 25th, over 104,000 travelers entered Thailand, with a low COVID-19 infection rate of 0.13% reported among them.

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.