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Juangroongruantkit family members accused of illegal possession of forest land in Ratchaburi

14 Sept 00:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Royal Forest Department lodged a formal complaint against three Juangroongruangkit family members for illegal possession of over 320 hectares of national forest reserve land in Ratchaburi province.
Named in the complaint are Mrs. Somporn Juangroongruangkit, her son Thanathorn (leader of the Progressive Movement), and Ms. Chanaphan, with Mrs. Somporn allegedly possessing the largest portion.
Investigations revealed that all 60 Nor Sor 3 Kor land ownership documents, covering 344.64 hectares within the reserves, were illegally issued.
The department also alleges that several land and local administration officials were involved in the fraudulent issuance of these land ownership documents.

Yesterday 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.