NACC faults former GTSTDA chief for alleged abuse of authority

23 Sept 03:03 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former GISTDA director Anon Snitwongse Na Ayudhya guilty of abusing his authority.
Anon allegedly used an official car for private trips, claiming over 250,000 baht in fuel and toll expenses from December 2013 to November 2015 by falsely categorizing them as official business.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.