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AI In-brief 13 Sept 07:07

500 million baht seized from suspected drug kingpin in Phitsanuloke

Police seized over 500 million baht in assets from Mr. Panthanan Apichaithanatip and his father Nanthapan, owners of a gold shop in Phitsanuloke, following suspicions of their involvement in a major drug trafficking network.
The extensive seizure, which included gold, apartments, land, and shop-houses, stemmed from an investigation that linked them to a previous 1.2 million methamphetamine pill bust and allegations of direct drug acquisition from a trafficker in Myanmar.

AI In-brief Yesterday 15:44

Authorities are investigating two large properties in Pathum Thani linked to celebrity activist Panadda Wongphudee's Do Good Foundation, where massive quantities of donated items, including flood relief supplies, were discovered stockpiled.
The investigation focuses on land ownership, funding sources for the properties' acquisition and construction, and ensuring the management of donated goods aligns with donor intentions.
Reporters found extensive stockpiles of items, some explicitly marked for Southern flood victims, across the two sites, which include warehouses, tents, and residential structures.
Local residents and a relative of a former landowner confirmed Panadda's involvement, with her husband previously managing item drop-offs, though recent activity at the sites has reportedly decreased.
Investigators are continuing to examine land titles, construction permits, and financial backing to ensure all donated items are properly distributed to disaster victims as intended.