DSI to take a month deciding whether to challenge prosecutor on Billy’s case

13 Sept 04:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will decide within a month whether to challenge prosecutors' decision to drop most charges against former park officials linked to the disappearance and suspected murder of activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.
Prosecutors dismissed major charges without recommending further evidence, meaning DSI must rely solely on existing evidence if they appeal the ruling to the attorney-general.
Mitochondrial-DNA from bone fragments, believed to be Billy's, matched his mother's samples, an internationally recognized method, leading DSI to strongly believe the fragments belong to Billy.
DSI's belief is further supported by interviews with Billy's relatives, confirming all his siblings are deceased and cremated, making Billy the only missing family member.

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.