Police probe shooting of ex-immigration chief’s car in Bangkok

13 Sept 11:43 Key points summarised by AI

Police are investigating a shooting incident targeting the parked car of former immigration chief Pol Lt-Gen Surachet Hakparn in a Bangkok red-light area.
CCTV footage shows two men on a motorcycle firing multiple rounds into the vehicle, though Surachet and his driver were not present during the attack.
Authorities are analyzing surveillance footage and the car for forensic evidence, with the motive behind the assault currently unknown.
The incident occurs over a year after Surachet's abrupt transfer from his high-profile immigration post to an inactive role in the Prime Minister's Office.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.