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Thai PM assures fair treatment of indigenous Karens in Pong Luek Bang Kloy

14 Sept 02:24 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha guarantees fair treatment for indigenous Karen villagers in Pong Luek Bang Kloy, promising sufficient land for their livelihood and improved quality of life.
The government is negotiating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to find a co-existence solution, addressing land allocation for 260 existing villagers and 59 new settlers who seek more land for traditional crop rotation, citing ancestral rights.

Yesterday 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.