AI In-brief 13 Sept 20:00

Panthongtae acquitted of money laundering charge

Panthongtae Shinawatra, son of former Prime Minister Thaksin, was acquitted of money laundering charges involving a 10-million baht cheque received over 15 years ago.
The court found insufficient evidence to prove Panthongtae, then 26, knew the cheque originated from an illegal loan, also noting his substantial personal wealth at that time.

AI In-brief Yesterday 17:04

THAI flight bound for Bangkok makes emergency landing in Shanghai

Thai Airways flight TG663, destined for Bangkok, performed an emergency landing in Shanghai after takeoff.
The pilot initiated the return after discovering a crack on the left side of the cockpit windshield.
Following safety procedures, the pilot dumped excess fuel before safely landing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner back at Pudong International Airport.
Passengers were accommodated in Shanghai, and THAI arranged alternate flights; no injuries were reported during the incident.