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Supreme Court orders Pareena to stop performing duty as a legislator - Thai PBS World Tonight [25th March 2021]

13 Sept 16:24 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders ordered Palang Pracharat MP Pareena Kraikupt to immediately cease her duties as a legislator.
This suspension stems from the court accepting a petition from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), alleging Pareena committed a gross ethical violation by encroaching on forest reserves in Ratchaburi province.
The court rejected Pareena's request to continue her duties, despite her claim of having returned the encroached land to the state, with the suspension aligning with organic law for MPs accused of ethical misconduct.
The Royal Forest Department and NACC are actively investigating other politicians for similar alleged encroachments on forest reserves, indicating a broader crackdown on this issue.

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.