22 Karen villagers remanded in custody after eviction from Kaeng Krachan national park

22 Karen villagers remanded in custody after eviction from Kaeng Krachan national park

13 Sept 12:17 Key points summarised by AI

Twenty-two Karen villagers were remanded in custody after 89 people were evicted from Kaeng Krachan national park for allegedly encroaching on a critical watershed area.
Park officials assert the eviction protects public interest against increased forest clearing, while villagers claim the area, Jai Paendin, is their ancestral land.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

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.

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