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After 4 years of manhunt, suspect in grenade attacks on Suthep-led protests is nabbed

13 Sept 23:25 Key points summarised by AI

Suspect Krisda Chaikae, 47, was arrested at the Thai-Cambodian border after a four-year manhunt for his alleged involvement in 2014 grenade attacks on anti-Yingluck protests.
The arrest was a result of joint cooperation between Thai and Cambodian police, who tracked Krisda after he fled and hid in Cambodia.
Krisda confessed to carrying out two grenade attacks: one at Victory Monument and another on Banthadthong road, claiming he feared being "silenced" due to a bounty.
The attacks, involving GRD5 hand-grenades, resulted in 29 injuries at Victory Monument and one fatality with 38 injuries on Banthadthong road.

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.