Millions "can vote" in Democrat primary

23 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Democrat party expanded its leadership primary to include up to 2.5 million members, a significant increase from initial estimates, though the results are not legally binding.
Pheu Thai party devised a strategy to counter potential dissolution by mobilizing 'no' votes in by-elections, enabling their candidates to re-contest under a new party, Pheu Tham, within constitutional timeframes.
Thaksin Shinawatra's son, Panthongtae, was indicted in the Krungthai Bank scandal, a politically charged development that could impact his father's party and fueled speculation about his own political aspirations.
The political arena saw verbal confrontations, including warnings against constitutional amendments, Panthongtae's social media attacks on accusers, and clarifications regarding Sondhi Limthongkul's political alignment.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan faced public booing in Buriram, underscoring his persistent unpopularity linked to past controversies, such as undeclared luxury wristwatches.

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.