Myanmar nationalist monk Wirathu threatens to ‘take up arms’

14 Sept 20:58 Key points summarised by AI

Ultranationlist monk U Wirathu publicly threatened to take up arms if Myanmar's military leadership faces charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
His declaration came during a pro-military rally in Yangon, marking his first public reappearance since Facebook banned him for hate speech.
Wirathu, infamous for anti-Muslim rhetoric, expressed solidarity with the military, which faces international accusations of atrocities against the Rohingya population.
He vehemently denied the existence of a recognized Rohingya ethnicity in Myanmar and dismissed international pressure, citing China and Russia's UN veto power as protection.

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.