Court issues arrest warrant for organizer of controversial marathon event

13 Sept 14:21 Key points summarised by AI

An arrest warrant was issued for Thongchai Jiaranai, the organizer of the Charity Chon Buri marathon, on public fraud charges after he was suspected of trying to escape.
Both Jiaranai and organizing manager Kittipat Chonsaranont face fraud allegations concerning the proceeds from the marathon event.
A former treasurer revealed the actual proceeds were 8.2 million baht, contradicting Kittipat's claim of 6.8 million baht and only 500,000 baht net profit for donation.
The treasurer also disclosed that Jiaranai controlled a bank account opened in her name for the proceeds, keeping her unaware of the transactions.

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.