Senate refuses to let ethnic minority representative sit on human rights commission

Senate refuses to let ethnic minority representative sit on human rights commission

1 Oct 13:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Senate overwhelmingly rejected Wiwat Tamee, an ethnic minority representative, for a position on the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Despite being nominated by the selection committee with a two-thirds majority, Wiwat failed to receive the necessary Senate approval, with 153 senators voting against his appointment.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.

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