Former National Office of Buddhism officials given heavy prison terms

23 Sept 18:05 Key points summarised by AI

Former National Office of Buddhism (NoB) director Panom Sornsilp and three senior officials received substantial prison sentences for corruption involving temple funds.
The officials were convicted of malfeasance, diverting significant portions of money allocated for Buddhist studies, temple maintenance, and educational materials.
Cases cited include fabricating a non-existent school to pocket 8 million baht and siphoning millions from funds designated for religious events.
Panom Sornsilp's current sentence adds to 91 years he is already serving for seven other temple fund corruption cases.

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.