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Singaporean fugitive nabbed in Bang Khae condo, drugs and explosive precursors seized

14 Sept 21:53 Key points summarised by AI

Singaporean fugitive Joel, wanted for drug and violence offenses, was apprehended in a Bangkok condo after a three-month investigation.
Authorities seized crystal methamphetamine, cash, and a substantial cache of bomb-making precursor chemicals and lethal poisons during the raid.
Despite Joel's claim of intending suicide, police remain skeptical due to the hazardous volume of materials and digital evidence suggesting preparations for lethal toxins.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau confirmed Joel as a high-priority criminal with a long history of drug and violent offenses, who fled to Thailand to evade prosecution.
Joel faces initial charges for drug possession, drug use, and overstaying, with further charges pending forensic analysis of the seized chemicals.

Today 18:52 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges the Thai government to maintain stable, long-term funding for the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and preserve the public health benefits of tobacco and alcohol taxation.
This call comes in response to a proposal to replace ThaiHealth's current earmarked tax revenue with potentially less predictable annual budget allocations.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that health taxes are vital public health measures that reduce harmful consumption while generating public revenue.
He lauded ThaiHealth as an internationally recognized model for sustained investment in health promotion and disease prevention, highlighting the significant health, social, and economic benefits of such prevention efforts.