Royal Decree on the election is already sent to HM the King: Dr Wissanu

13 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam confirmed the Royal Decree for parliamentary elections is with HM the King for approval, maintaining the February 24 election date.
Advance voting for overseas voters might be moved to coincide with domestic advance voting.
Parties nominating PM Prayut Chan-o-cha for premiership have a five-day window post-candidacy application to submit his name.
PM Prayut can continue official duties but is prohibited from election campaigning or promoting party policies as a government official.
PM Prayut stated his government will continue its work until a new administration is installed, focusing on resolving public issues.

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.