Ex-Kaeng Krachan park chief questions PACC’s arm-chair investigation of him

13 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Former Kaeng Krachan park chief, Chaiwat Limlikhit-akson, challenges the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC)'s ruling of malfeasance and recommendation for his dismissal over the forced eviction of a Karen community.
Chaiwat criticizes the PACC for an 'arm-chair investigation,' claiming no member visited the alleged crime scene in Pong Luk Bang Kloy community to examine circumstantial evidence.
He asserts the PACC based its judgment on witness questioning and written information, while he consistently denies accusations of burning down 100 Karen houses and rice barns in 2011.
An Administrative Court previously upheld park officials' right to evict forest encroachers but ordered compensation for property damage to the affected Karen families.
Chaiwat is also linked to the mysterious disappearance of Karen activist Polajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen in April 2014.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

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.