Alleged Canadian hitman extradited to Thailand to stand trial for murder

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

Canadian Matthew Leandre Ovide Dupre was extradited to Thailand to face trial for the February 2022 murder of Indian gangster Jimi "Slice" Sandhu in Phuket.
Thai authorities used a Royal Thai Air Force plane for the extradition after commercial airlines refused to transport Dupre due to his criminal record.
Dupre is alleged to have conspired with another Canadian, Gene Karl Lahrkamp, who reportedly died in a plane crash in Canada in April 2022.
The extradition proceeded under the 2008 Thailand-Canada treaty, with the condition that Dupre would not face the death penalty if convicted.

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.