Premchai granted bail, says “I’m sorry”

13 Sept 05:58 Key points summarised by AI

Billionaire Premchai Kanasuta received a 16-month prison sentence for involvement in illegal hunting within Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary, but was subsequently granted bail.
The court convicted Premchai on three counts: carrying firearms without a permit, abetting poaching of protected species, and possessing wild fowl carcasses.
Three co-defendants were also found guilty and sentenced, with all four ordered to jointly pay 2 million baht in compensation to the Department of National Parks.
Following the verdict and being granted bail, Premchai offered a brief public apology, stating, "I am sorry."
The ruling was welcomed by the wildlife sanctuary chief and conservation organizations, who viewed it as a crucial step towards justice for wildlife.

Activist “Bung Taluwang” has died

Yesterday 16:34 Key points summarised by AI

Political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, known as ‘Bung Thalu Wang,’ died from cardiac arrest after a hunger strike initiated on January 27.
Incarcerated for contempt of court and a lèse majesté charge, her hunger strike aimed to demand judicial system reform and the release of political prisoners.
The Justice Minister has ordered an inquiry into her death for transparency, and an autopsy will be conducted at Thammasat University Hospital.