Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Panthongtae Shinawatra free as Attorney General will not appeal his acquittal
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Panthongtae Shinawatra free as Attorney General will not appeal his acquittal
21 Sept 04:43Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Attorney General has decided not to appeal the acquittal of Panthongtae Shinawatra, son of former PM Thaksin, in a high-profile money laundering case.
The charges originated from a 10 million baht deposit into his account from an executive whose company received a controversial 10.04 billion baht loan from a state-run bank during his father's premiership.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Today 22:44Key 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.