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Thai customs seize 2.74 million methamphetamine pills hidden in mattresses

Thai customs officials in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, intercepted a pickup truck from Myanmar, discovering 2.74 million methamphetamine pills and 458 vape cartridges concealed within mattresses and furniture.
The seized narcotics carry an estimated street value of 137 million baht, resulting in the arrest and charging of the Burmese truck driver and passenger.

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Do Good Foundation suspends chairwoman, freezes donations pending probe

The Do Good Foundation has temporarily suspended chairwoman Panadda Wongphudee and halted all donations.
This decision stems from an ongoing investigation into the financial records and conduct related to the construction of new foundation buildings in Rangsit.
Concerns about payment transparency have emerged, with a person close to Panadda overseeing the project and the project coordinator, holding crucial documents, currently unreachable.
Vice-chairwoman Pornphan Phumarin has been appointed acting chairwoman, and the foundation will continue social assistance activities while the probe determines if legal action is necessary.