Prosecutors explain why no murder charge yet filed in Billy’s disappearance

13 Sept 08:42 Key points summarised by AI

Prosecutors dropped most charges against former Kaeng Krachan national park chief Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson and three ex-park officials in the disappearance of Karen activist Billy, citing insufficient evidence from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Only a malfeasance charge remains, accusing Chaiwat and two others of failing to hand Billy over to police for a honey-stealing charge, with a fourth official charged as an accessory.
No murder charge was filed because prosecutors cited a court ruling that Billy was released after brief detention, and while bone fragments matched Billy's mother's DNA, they ruled this didn't definitively prove the fragments belonged to Billy or link officials to murder.
Billy's widow, Pinnapa Prueksaphan, appealed to the attorney-general for justice, believing there was an ulterior motive for her husband's disappearance and indicating she might file charges herself.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.