New plant species found in national park in Thailand’s Ranong province

13 Sept 08:28 Key points summarised by AI

Two Thai horticulturalists discovered a new plant species, the "Cute Star Flower" (Lasianthus Ranongensis Sinbumroong & Napiroon), in Namtok Ngao National Park, Ranong, Thailand.
Named after its discoverers, this species belongs to the Rubiaceae family (coffee/madder family) and is being considered for propagation efforts due to its specific habitat and potential risk of extinction.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

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.