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“I did my best," Thungyai chief says after being “grilled” for 3 hours by defence lawyers

13 Sept 13:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary chief Wichien Chinnawong, a key witness in the high-profile black panther hunting case, endured a three-hour cross-examination by defence lawyers, stating he did his best to protect wildlife.
Defence lawyers focused on the details of the arrest and two-day detention of Italian-Thai Development Corp boss Premchai Karnasuta and his party, who are accused of killing endangered species, a case that has ignited widespread public outrage.

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.