PM urges tough punishment against civil servants in welfare fraud

PM urges tough punishment against civil servants in welfare fraud

14 Sept 00:17 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mandates "temporary relief" for state officials implicated in welfare fraud, not just transfers, demonstrating a firm stance against corruption.
The scandal involves alleged embezzlement of salaries for approximately 20,000 disabled workers, with deductions ranging from 500 to 3,000 baht monthly, and about 5,000 victims unaware their names were used to claim wages.
Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo announced an immediate investigation, while Social Development Minister Gen Anantaporn Kanjanarat suggests the fraud likely stems from private companies and associations involved in training disabled workers.

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

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.

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