Man caught for killing horses and selling horse meat

13 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested Mr. Nirun Kamlon in Chonburi, Thailand, following a complaint from the Watchdog Thailand Foundation accusing him of killing horses and selling their meat.
Authorities discovered a horse skull, dried bloodstains, a horse, and a suspected horse shin bone at his residence, linking him to the alleged trade.
The suspect confessed to continuing a horse meat business inherited from his grandfather, claiming he purchased disabled horses and hired a butcher for the process.
He faces charges of torturing animals, despite his claim that he had ceased the business months prior due to a personal injury.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.