Thai firm faces US sanctions for providing service to an Iranian airline

13 Sept 10:40 Key points summarised by AI

The US government has imposed sanctions on Thailand-based My Aviation Company, accusing it of providing cargo and passenger services to Iran's Mahan Air.
The US Treasury Department states that Mahan Air routinely transports fighters and materials to Syria to support the Assad regime, contributing to mass atrocities and displacement.
These sanctions block My Aviation's assets in the US and prohibit US citizens from doing business with the company, linking Mahan Air to suspected terrorist activities directed by the Iranian government.

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

Yesterday 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.