Thai among “dreamers” celebrating US court ruling over DACA

23 Sept 02:14 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a surprise 5-4 ruling to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from deportation, allowing 700,000 undocumented immigrants to live and work in the US.
This decision is a major setback for the Trump administration's years-long effort to end the DACA program, which was created by executive order under President Obama in 2012.
Jirayuth Latthivongsakorn, a 30-year-old Thai DACA recipient and medical graduate, expressed profound relief and called the ruling a significant victory for the immigration rights movement.
Many DACA recipients, including over 200,000, serve as essential workers in critical sectors like healthcare and agriculture, a fact highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former President Obama praised the ruling, while President Trump criticized it as "highly political" and vowed to pursue a "legal solution" to DACA.

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.