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Thai backhoe and truck owners seek debt moratorium from Finance Ministry

13 Sept 11:48 Key points summarised by AI

Thai six-wheel truck and backhoe owners are petitioning the Finance Ministry to negotiate with banks for a debt and interest payment freeze, citing severe revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 10,000 operators face months without income, incurring approximately 60,000 baht in monthly expenses, and existing bank moratoria continue to charge interest on frozen installments.
The Vice Minister for Finance received their petition, promising to escalate their financial challenges to the finance minister and cabinet for urgent consideration.

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.