Ja Sam’s bronze statue arrives at Wat Rongkhun in Chiang Rai

23 Sept 03:57 Key points summarised by AI

A bronze statue honoring Lieutenant-Commander Samarn Kunan, known as "Ja Sam," a Navy SEAL who died during the Tham Luang cave rescue, arrived at Wat Rongkhun, Chiang Rai.
The impressive 3.2-meter statue, mounted on a 2.5-meter base, symbolically depicts Ja Sam surrounded by 13 wild boars, representing the 12 boys and their football coach.
Designed by national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the statue will be moved to the memorial pavilion in front of Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non, commemorating the courage and sacrifice of all involved in the complex rescue operation.

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.