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Suspect in Thursday’s shootings in Bangkok to be held in custody for 12 days

13 Sept 11:42 Key points summarised by AI

The suspect in Thursday's Bangkok shooting spree is detained for 12 days, with police opposing bail due to flight risk and the severity of the case involving two deaths across two provinces.
The suspect apologized to the public, citing mental issues and alleged abuse during army conscription; his parents corroborated these claims, expressed his remorse, and offered compensation.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.