Cabinet nod for draft agreement on repatriation of Myanmar refugees

13 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Myanmar approved a draft agreement to voluntarily repatriate nearly 100,000 Myanmar refugees from nine camps along their shared border.
Refugees will be categorized for repatriation based on verifiable birthplaces, chosen destinations, or occupational training needs, with specific checkpoints designated for their return.

Former Olympic boxer Somluck sentenced to two years for child abduction

Today 12:50 Key points summarised by AI

Former Olympic boxer Somluck Kamsing was sentenced to 24 months in prison without suspension for child abduction involving a 17-year-old girl.
The appellate court dismissed attempted rape charges but upheld the conviction for taking a minor, ordering Somluck to pay an additional 80,000 baht in civil damages.
The incident occurred on December 9, 2023, when Somluck met the 17-year-old at an entertainment venue and subsequently took her to a hotel room.