Highly respected monk V. Vajiramedhi to be honored by UNHCR

25 Sept 01:25 Key points summarised by AI

Venerable V. Vajiramedhi, a highly respected Thai Buddhist monk, has been named the first Thai Patron of UNHCR in the field of peace and compassion.
This prestigious honor recognizes his long-standing dedication to refugee causes, promoting internal peace and the message of universal brotherhood to encourage support for those in need.

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.