Red face for the media over fake 90-million-baht lottery jackpot

13 Sept 09:23 Key points summarised by AI

Lottery vendor Thanawat Kamhaengphon garnered widespread media attention by falsely claiming to have sold a 90-million-baht winning lottery ticket and holding it for his customer.
His fabricated story, including a prior large win, created a media frenzy and drew hundreds of people to his lottery stall, even attracting praise from a well-known fortune-teller.
Suspicions arose when a crime victims' crusader, Atchariya Roengrattanapong, discovered no one had claimed the prize, leading to a police investigation when Thanawat disappeared.
Confronted with evidence, Thanawat confessed to fabricating the entire jackpot story as a hoax, resulting in his arrest and charges for fraud, faking official documents, and violating the Computer Crime Act.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 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.