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40 police officers to be transferred over overloaded truck bribe scandal
13 Sept 06:13Key points summarised by AI
Approximately 40 highway police officers are slated for transfer to inactive posts pending an investigation into their alleged involvement in a major bribe scandal.
The controversy stems from a 'sticker' system where overloaded truck operators allegedly paid monthly bribes to corrupt highway police to avoid inspections and operate freely.
These illicit payments are estimated to amount to several billion baht annually, contributing significantly to road damage and traffic accidents.
The ongoing investigation aims to 'clean house' within the highway police, with additional complaints filed against a former commander for alleged embezzlement of subordinates' allowances.
Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art
Yesterday 15:30Key points summarised by AI
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.