One dead, two injured as car ploughs into Guanyin Shrine in Yaowarat

Today 14:16 Key points summarised by AI

An elderly driver, 78-year-old Chairoj, blacked out due to high blood pressure and confusion, causing his car to crash into the Guanyin Shrine in Yaowarat during prayer.
The accident resulted in one fatality, 60-year-old Wipa, who was pinned under the car, and two other worshippers sustained minor injuries; police are preparing reckless driving charges against the driver.

PM orders unified data for flood briefings

Today 15:50 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul mandated all flood prevention and mitigation agencies to use unified data to prevent public confusion and instructed them to prepare for anticipated heavy rain.
The PM ordered governors to swiftly assess flood damage for compensation, emphasizing that officials must understand insurance regulations to ensure fair treatment for claimants.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expressed confidence in the city's flood preparedness, detailing plans for canal drainage, water retention areas, and 'Tho sinks' to manage rainfall and mitigate effects from northern runoffs.