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37 percent hail controversial cheerleaders billboards as “thinking out of the box”

13 Sept 05:44 Key points summarised by AI

A Matichon online survey revealed 37% of respondents supported Thammasat University Cheerleader Club's controversial billboards, praising them as 'thinking out of the box'.
Despite 27% deeming the bare-shouldered headshots inappropriate and 36% feeling they conveyed a wrong message, the club defended the photos as promoting self-confidence, not provocation.

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.