Elderly cabbie who pocketed 8m baht of public donations has vanished

Elderly cabbie who pocketed 8m baht of public donations has vanished

12 Sept 00:51 Key points summarised by AI

A 72-year-old taxi driver, Sitthichai Klaichid, vanished without a trace after receiving 8 million baht in public donations, which he obtained by falsely claiming severe hardship and no family support.
The owner of a taxi company, Mr. Preecha Chumsombat, revealed Sitthichai's deception, stating the cabbie lived with his employed son and ex-wife, and later confirmed Sitthichai and his son disappeared after the donations were collected.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 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.

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