Thai doctor faces charges for involvement in cross-border surrogacy racket

14 Sept 02:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thai anti-human trafficking police have summoned a doctor to face charges for involvement in a Chinese-funded cross-border surrogacy service.
The doctor allegedly provided assisted-reproductive services to Thai surrogate mothers, often in Laos, who were intended to deliver babies in China.
Due to COVID-19 border closures, surrogate mothers are now giving birth in Thailand, leading to recent police raids that uncovered pregnant women and a baby.
A suspected financial broker for the racket has been arrested and bailed, while four other doctors from state hospitals are also being called for questioning.

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.