Three Thai men arrested after one threw explosive at police

13 Sept 03:42 Key points summarised by AI

Three Thai men were arrested in Bangkok after one threw a homemade explosive device at a traffic police officer at Ratchaprasong intersection; the officer was unharmed.
The 18-year-old among the three arrested suspects was identified as the one who lobbed the device, while a fourth accomplice evaded capture.
Police suspect the arrested individuals, who claimed to have made the bomb themselves, may be linked to the "Talugas" protest group and are investigating potential supporters and financiers.

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.