Korat shooting rampage: Death toll rises to 22, including crack police officer

14 Sept 10:12 Key points summarised by AI

The death toll from the shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima has climbed to 22, with 63 people injured, including a crack police officer from the "Arintharaj" unit.
Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, the gunman, remains barricaded inside the Terminal 21 shopping mall, engaging in ongoing firefights with police and military units.
Authorities are actively working to apprehend the gunman and extract trapped shoppers, with reports of a fire erupting at the mall during the standoff.
The rampage originated from a dispute over a debt issue, where the gunman allegedly shot his commander and others before stealing a Humvee and indiscriminately opening fire en route to the mall.

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.