“Popcorn”gunman sentenced to 37 years in jail by Supreme Court

14 Sept 03:01 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court sentenced Vivat Yodprasit, known as the “Popcorn” gunman, to 37 years and 4 months imprisonment for his role in a 2014 protest incident.
The court upheld an earlier guilty verdict, overturning an acquittal, for charges including murder, attempted murder, and illegal firearm possession, citing video and testimonial evidence.

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.