Provincial governors in Thailand told to prepare plans for COVID-19 surge

13 Sept 05:38 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered provincial governors to prepare contingency plans to manage a surge in COVID-19 infections, with daily new cases exceeding 18,000.
Governors must intensify public health campaigns through local networks, urging strict adherence to basic safety measures.
Authorities are instructed to monitor for illegal migrant workers in border provinces, check factories for illegal hires, and crack down on human trafficking gangs.

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.