A couple of dog-carrying thieves nabbed by police

13 Sept 06:14 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested Apichart Boonruang (42) and Thiyada Boonruang (38) for a decade-long string of thefts, accumulating 10 million baht in valuables.
The couple employed a unique method, using their pet dog to distract shop owners and staff while they quickly stole numerous items.
Authorities recovered a significant haul of stolen goods, including watches, bags, and cellphones, with 52 victims subsequently coming forward to reclaim their property.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.