80,000 Thai truckers to go on strike on Monday over diesel prices

23 Sept 06:00 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 80,000 Thai truckers will strike on November 1st, demanding the government cap all diesel prices at 25 baht/litre for one year.
The initial seven-day 'truck power' campaign, involving 20% of the federation's trucks, could extend if demands are not met, potentially causing billions in economic losses.
Tour bus drivers are joining the protest due to a lack of government support during the COVID-19 pandemic, while the government maintains a 30 baht/litre cap and promotes biodiesel.
Economic experts advise against government interference in oil price mechanisms, suggesting instead to support those affected by the strike, as rising diesel costs have already added 76 billion baht to business expenses.

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.