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Deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat party quits amid sexual harassment allegations

21 Sept 06:46 Key points summarised by AI

Prinn Panitchpakdi, a deputy leader of Thailand's Democrat Party, resigned from all party posts following multiple sexual harassment allegations circulating on social media.
Panitchpakdi vehemently denied the accusations, asserting his innocence and stating his intention to defend himself in court to clear his name.
He cited the need to protect the party's reputation as a primary reason for his resignation amidst the controversy.
A 'people's lawyer' reported that several women approached him with claims of sexual harassment against a political party's deputy leader over several years, prompting an investigation into the allegations.

Today 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.