Court holds first hearing of black panther illegal hunting case today

14 Sept 00:58 Key points summarised by AI

The first hearing for the high-profile black panther illegal hunting case, involving Italian-Thai Development boss Premchai Karnasuta and three co-defendants, commenced today in Thong Pha Phum provincial court.
Premchai and his co-defendants face six charges, including illegal hunting of protected wildlife, unauthorized firearm possession, and concealing wildlife carcasses.
Key prosecution witnesses, including Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul and Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary chief Wichien Chinnawong, are scheduled to testify.
The trial involves 32 prosecution witnesses testifying over 10 hearings until December 18, followed by 17 defence witnesses over six hearings until December 27.

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.