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.

Only Nong Chok, Lat Krabang remain public disaster zones as floods recede

Yesterday 12:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has lifted the public disaster designation in six districts, including Khlong Sam Wa and Min Buri, following improved flood conditions.
Only Nong Chok and Lat Krabang districts remain classified as public disaster zones due to persistent flooding in low-lying communities.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Thavida Kamolvej confirmed that lifting the disaster designation does not end assistance and compensation for affected households.
The Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the South, lower North, Central Plains (including Bangkok), and East from today through Sunday, urging residents to prepare for potential flash floods.
Seafarers in the Andaman Sea are advised to exercise extra caution as waves are expected to exceed three meters due to a monsoon trough and southwesterly monsoon.