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Police suspected of helping to conceal evidence of illegal gambling

23 Sept 03:34 Key points summarised by AI

Police face intense scrutiny for allegedly concealing evidence after a deadly shooting at an illegal gambling den in Bangkok, which resulted in four fatalities, including a police officer.
Accusations include delaying forensic investigators for hours and removing gambling equipment and surveillance cameras from the scene, drawing comparisons to the controversial Red Bull heir's hit-and-run case.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner controversially denied the venue was a gambling den, citing a 'legal technicality,' while a former politician highlighted a viral image of individuals dismantling CCTVs at the scene.
A House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights is investigating, offering a reward for information on evidence destruction and summoning key police officials and a former politician to testify.
Critics allege law enforcement exploited their expertise to distort facts for personal gain, with the alleged operator of the den described as a prominent figure in Thailand's illegal gambling world.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.