Former Sangha Council member given suspended jail term

13 Sept 13:49 Key points summarised by AI

Phra Prommasith Thongchai Sukkho, former abbot of Wat Saket and Sangha Council member, received a 36-month suspended jail term for being an accessory in temple fund corruption.
The case involved 69 million baht from the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) allocated to Wat Saket for two training programs, including ethical training and a Buddhism propagation project.
Four NOB officials, including former director Panom Sornsilp, were also found guilty of malfeasance and received jail sentences for their roles in the fund allocation.
The former abbot's prison sentence was suspended for two years due to his previous good deeds and the fact that it was his first offense.

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.