Thailand’s cancel culture takes on Thai singer in new K-Pop band

13 Sept 21:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thai singer Sitala Wongkrachang faces a "cancel culture" backlash ahead of her K-Pop debut with H1-KEY due to her parents' pro-military and pro-establishment political history.
Netizens on Thai Twitter trended #SITALA, criticizing her family's role in past coups and highlighting her privilege compared to other Thai youths facing political imprisonment.
The controversy has sparked debate, with many demanding her removal from the group, while others argue she should not be held responsible for her parents' actions.

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.