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E-cigarettes stolen from Bangkok customs warehouse, one guard killed

13 Sept 12:41Key points summarised by AI

Six men allegedly broke into the Customs Department's warehouse at Khlong Toei port, stealing a large quantity of impounded e-cigarettes.
A security guard, Boonnark, was killed when the suspects' van reversed into his motorcycle as he pursued them.
Police are actively hunting for the remaining suspects, with one individual already in custody for allegedly possessing some of the stolen items.

Today 02:43Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Transport Minister announced stiff legal action against hackers selling stolen vaccination appointments from a mobile service provider's system.
Hackers face up to 10 years imprisonment, with police investigating potential involvement of officials in the illegal activity.
Individuals who paid hackers will be spared legal action and receive vaccination if they cooperate with police and provide evidence of payments.
The public is warned against falling prey to con men offering unregistered vaccination appointments, risking financial loss and prosecution.