Ex-commerce minister sent to Police Hospital for examination

1 Oct 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

Former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyaphirom was transferred to Police General Hospital for evaluation of a worsening cervical spine condition, potentially requiring surgery.
Boonsong is currently serving a 42-year prison sentence for his role in a fraudulent rice scheme.
His hospital transfer has intensified suspicions within the Pheu Thai party that he might be disclosing information about the fake rice deals in exchange for a pardon.
These suspicions are further fueled by his son's recent defection from Pheu Thai to a pro-government party.

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.