Arrest warrant out for lottery vendor over 90-million-baht prize hoax

13 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

An arrest warrant has been issued for lottery vendor Thanawat Kamhaengphol in Samut Sakhon for falsely claiming he sold a 90-million-baht winning lottery ticket set.
Thanawat faces charges of public fraud and violating the Computer Crime Act for allegedly posting the hoax on social media, which created a media sensation.
He faces a maximum jail term of five years and a 100,000 baht fine for his alleged offenses.
Thanawat and his wife have gone into hiding, while the owner of the gas station where he sold tickets has disavowed any involvement and banned him from selling there again.

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.