School owner gets death penalty for fatally beating one of his students

14 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

School owner Natthaphol Thavornpibul was sentenced to death for fatally beating a 14-year-old student, Thapakorn Sapsin, with a baseball bat.
His wife and mother-in-law received life sentences for aiding and abetting the fatal assault.
The victim suffered severe injuries, including a damaged pancreas, after repeated beatings and was denied medical care until losing consciousness, dying two days later.
Natthaphol pleaded not guilty, claiming he was merely disciplining the student without intent to kill.

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.