Court grants conditional freedom to 22 Ban Bang Kloy’s Karen villagers without bail

13 Sept 07:00 Key points summarised by AI

Phetchaburi provincial court granted conditional freedom to 22 Ban Bang Kloi Karen villagers without bail, stipulating they must not return to the Jai Paendin area in Kaeng Krachan National Park or enter it without permission.
This conditional release is a new Thai judiciary measure, placing the villagers under local supervision, following their eviction by park officials from land they claim as ancestral due to alleged illegal settlement and forest clearing.

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.