Deputy district chief implicated in illegal hunting temporarily dismissed

14 Sept 07:21 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy district chief Watcharachai Sameerak was temporarily dismissed from government service following allegations of illegal hunting in Saiyok National Park, Kanchanaburi.
A fact-finding panel has been established for disciplinary and criminal investigations, with two defense volunteers also suspended from duty pending the outcome.
Saiyok National Park chief Panatchakorn Pothibundhit expressed confidence the group was hunting, dismissing claims of purchasing a bearcat carcass due to the remote location of the incident.
The national deputy police chief has assigned an experienced team, previously involved in a high-profile illegal hunting case, to investigate this incident, which involved a bearcat believed to have been cooked and consumed during a suspected drinking party.

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.