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‘Joe Ferrari’, six other ex-cops to be prosecuted for murder in fatal torture case

13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

The attorney-general has approved the prosecution of former Police Colonel Thitisan Uttanaphon, known as “Joe Ferrari,” and six other ex-officers on multiple charges, including premeditated murder by means of torture.
This case marks a significant use of Section 289 (5) of the Penal Code, which carries a mandatory death penalty for murder by torture, contrasting with Section 288 which offers imprisonment options.

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.