DSI has filed 16 court cases against GT200 distributor in Thailand

13 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has filed 16 court cases against Avia Satcom, the Thai distributor of the ineffective GT200 scanners.
The DSI confirmed that all GT200 devices, procured by various government agencies, were completely ineffective in detecting bombs or drugs as claimed.
Court verdicts have begun, with Avia Satcom's executive, Mr. Sitthiwat Wattakit, recently sentenced to nine years imprisonment and a fine for fraud, alongside another case resulting in a 10-year maximum sentence.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.