Nakhon Si Thammarat road plunged into darkness after solar panel thefts

Yesterday 14:46 Key points summarised by AI

A three-kilometer stretch of road in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Muang district is now completely dark after thieves stole all remaining solar panels from 98 streetlight poles.
Villagers report that solar panels and batteries have been consistently stolen for years across various roads, with no arrests made, exacerbating the problem.
The 2017 installation of 3,000 solar streetlights, costing 200 million baht, is plagued by both rampant theft and allegations of corruption involving ten officials, with the case still pending.
Local administrative organizations refuse to maintain the disused poles, citing a lack of funding, contributing to the widespread disrepair and ineffectiveness of the public lighting system.

Police hunt man over fake Bt7 million payment slip involving Anutin

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Police launched a manhunt for a 26-year-old man who allegedly posted a fake Bt7 million payment slip online, falsely claiming it was "tea money" for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Kasikornbank confirmed the purported payment slip was fraudulent, stating no record of the transaction existed and its daily transfer limit is Bt5 million.
Authorities identified the suspect, a former Move Forward Party member, and are seeking his arrest in Bangkok, with a complaint already filed for disseminating false information.