Cabbie who chased passengers out of his car fined 3,000 baht

13 Sept 06:24 Key points summarised by AI

A Bangkok taxi driver was fined 3,000 baht and lectured for expelling two passengers, claiming he was "too lazy" to drive them to their destination in Ekamai.
The driver faced three 1,000 baht fines for improper dress, refusing service, and rudeness, with a stern warning that his driving license would be revoked for any repeat offenses.

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.