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‘We made it, Uncle’: Slain official’s nephew wins Nonthaburi PAO race

Today 10:18Key points summarised by AI

Naruphon Yenprasert won the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chief election with over 56% of the votes, succeeding his late uncle.
Naruphon is the nephew of Thongchai Yenprasert, the former PAO chief who was murdered in August, an incident that sparked a national scandal.
He attributed his victory to his uncle's legacy and the 'Phueng Luang' political network, pledging to continue Thongchai's policies to enhance quality of life and local services.
His main competitor, Decharut Sukkumnoed of the opposition People’s Party, conceded defeat after securing 40% of the votes.

Today 11:56Key points summarised by AI

Former Deputy Commerce Minister Banyin Tangpakorn reversed his plea, confessing to the kidnapping and murder of Veerachai Sakuntaprasert.
Banyin orchestrated the abduction to pressure Veerachai's sister, a judge presiding over a 228 million baht fraud trial against him.
Veerachai was killed by Banyin's men during an escape attempt while being transported to a hideout, with his body later cremated and ashes scattered to conceal the crime.