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More evidence of alleged illegal hunting found as officials ponder moving monastery out of the park

14 Sept 02:06 Key points summarised by AI

Forest rangers discovered significant evidence, including spent ammunition, animal remains, and cooking equipment, at a forest monastery and a nearby forest linked to an alleged illegal hunting party.
The collected evidence is undergoing laboratory testing to match DNA with a bearcat carcass previously seized from the suspected group's vehicles.
The alleged hunting party, led by a deputy district chief officer and ten others, was questioned by police but subsequently released on 200,000 baht bail each.
Saiyok National Park officials are considering requesting the removal of Tao Dum monastery from the park's territory for allegedly violating park conditions by hosting the suspected hunters.

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.