AI In-brief Today 15:02

Police plan more arrests over misuse of ‘Do Good Foundation’ donations

Police anticipate further arrests linked to the 'Do Good Foundation' donation misuse, with 4-5 new suspects identified through ongoing financial transaction probes.
Authorities have seized 100 million baht in assets from the foundation's suspended chairwoman, Panadda Wongphudee, and her husband, Atip Anantawan, who are currently in police detention.
Investigators discovered approximately 900 million baht circulating in the personal bank accounts of Panadda and Atip, a significant contrast to only 20% found in the foundation's accounts.
Panadda faces charges of public defrauding, money laundering, and Computer Crime Act violations, while Atip is charged with complicity in money laundering.

AI In-brief Today 16:26

Public Health Ministry prepares for increased PM2.5 threat in 40 provinces

The Ministry of Public Health instructs officials in 40 northern, northeastern provinces, and Bangkok to prepare for a significant increase in PM2.5 due to the super El Niño, prolonged drought, and forest fires.
Health officials are tasked with protecting an estimated 16 million vulnerable people by enhancing telemedicine services, providing dust-free rooms, evaluating risk situations, and coordinating with environmental protection agencies.