Political restrictions likely to be lifted on November 26

13 Sept 11:39 Key points summarised by AI

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is expected to lift political restrictions on November 26, coinciding with the deadline for election candidates to register as party members for the February 24 election.
The February 24 election date is now almost certain, with the Education Ministry moving pre-university tests to avoid clashes, prompting calls for the NCPO to expedite the easing of remaining political restrictions.

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.