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Wissanu sees no justification for election to be postponed...at least for now

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam affirmed there is currently no justification to postpone Thailand's general election, scheduled for February 24, despite the Election Commission (EC) still mapping constituencies.
Wissanu clarified that the government supports the February timeline, dismissing concerns from critics as speculative, while the EC maintains its commitment to the schedule, awaiting final consultation with the government for the exact date.

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.