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Hospital in hot waters for allegedly refusing to accept acid-attacked woman who later dies

13 Sept 19:43 Key points summarised by AI

An acid-attacked woman died after a private hospital allegedly refused her emergency treatment, claiming her condition was not life-threatening.
A crime victim advocate, Atchariya Rungrattanapong, is leading the family in lodging a complaint with the Public Health Ministry and Medical Council, demanding a probe into the hospital's conduct.
The director of Rama II Hospital defended the staff's decision, asserting the victim's condition was not critical at the time of her arrival.
The victim's husband was arrested and confessed to the acid attack, stating he acted out of jealousy and intended to disfigure, not kill, his wife.

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.