Escape attempt from Bangkok Criminal Court foiled

13 Sept 11:55 Key points summarised by AI

Criminal suspect Prasit Jiewkok, on trial for multi-million baht public fraud, attempted to escape from Bangkok Criminal Court by changing out of prison garb in a toilet and leaving the building.
Police and corrections officials swiftly recaptured Prasit, who now faces contempt of court charges, prompting investigations into accomplices via CCTV and a probe by the Corrections Department into potential official involvement.

Investigation launched into alleged official collusion in human trafficking

17 Oct 10:24 Key points summarised by AI

Interior Ministry launched a probe into alleged government official collusion within a human trafficking network exploiting Myanmar children in Bangkok.
The network forced children, aged 5-18, to sell items on Khaosan Road and other tourist areas from early evening until early morning for minimal pay (10 baht per sale).
Victims endured severe abuse, including physical assault, threats, and burns from heated spoons, with some still bearing visible scars.
Evidence from a suspect's phone suggests officials tipped off the network about planned inspections, allowing victims to be moved and evade authorities.
Four suspects were arrested, and eight victims were rescued, now under the care of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.