Ex-TV anchor Sorayuth freed from prison, to wear tag for two more years

13 Sept 14:31 Key points summarised by AI

Former Thai TV anchor Sorayuth Suthasanachinda was released from prison under a special suspension program.
He is mandated to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet for two years and four months, until July 26th, 2023, to complete his term.
Sorayuth was convicted by the Supreme Court for defrauding the state-run Mass Communications Organization of Thailand (MCOT) of over 100 million baht in advertising fees.
His release follows his sentence and two Royal pardons granted due to his good conduct during his incarceration.

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.