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Sixteen protesters arrested after end of protest Sunday night in Bangkok

13 Sept 22:43 Key points summarised by AI

Sixteen anti-government protesters were arrested in Bangkok following a Sunday night rally, facing charges for allegedly violating the Emergency Decree and Communicable Diseases Act.
Police apprehended the protesters at four separate locations after the rally concluded, with four minors (aged 15-17) among those arrested and various weapons found in a vehicle.
The protest, which started at Democracy Monument, escalated near Government House when protesters attempted to breach barricades, leading to clashes with riot police who deployed water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets.
Protesters' core demands included the unconditional resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, access to mRNA vaccines, and budget cuts for the palace and military.

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.