Victims of gold mining operations to form political party

20 Sept 13:10 Key points summarised by AI

Villagers affected by gold mining in Loei, Thailand, are forming the "Samunchon (Commoners) Party" with a core mission to oppose mining operations and restore damaged environments.
Lertsak Kamkongsak has been named the party leader, and the group plans to recruit members and formally register with the Election Commission to meet legal requirements.

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.