Gen Prawit confirms reports of change of southern peace talks chief

14 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon confirmed the government has replaced the leader of the team responsible for peace dialogue with southern insurgent groups.
Gen Udomchai Thammasaro-rat is widely reported to be the new chief, replacing Gen Aksara Kerdphol, with final endorsement pending from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Cabinet.

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.