Land Dept asked to scrap land deeds for mountain water park since 2009: DSI

16 Sept 08:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) revealed it formally requested the Department of Lands in 2009 to revoke title deeds for 1,800 rai of forest land in Phetchabun, designated for a mountain water park, due to illegal encroachment.
DSI's investigation, initiated in 2006 following a Royal Forest Department probe, found clear evidence of forest encroachment and implicated state officials in unlawfully issuing land title deeds for the Phu Khi Kai mountain site.
Despite DSI forwarding its findings to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) in 2008 to probe the alleged officials, construction for the water park is proceeding, with recent inspections revealing unauthorized tree cutting.
The Department of Lands is currently reviewing the controversial project's title deeds, while the project caretaker insists the land deeds are proper and no forest encroachment has occurred.

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.