Manhunt for a monk suspected of girdling and poisoning over 100 trees in temple

14 Sept 00:46 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities in Krabi are pursuing legal action against Phra Sap Chittamaro, a monk suspected of girdling and poisoning over 100 trees, aged 10-100 years, at Wat Tham Sua monastery.
The monk has disappeared from the temple following the discovery of the extensive tree damage, which is reportedly linked to internal conflicts within the monastery.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Today 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.