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New sex offences law with harsher penalties now enforceable

13 Sept 13:14 Key points summarised by AI

A newly amended Criminal Code is now in force, imposing significantly tougher penalties on sex offenders, including rapists and individuals who share visual images of sexual activities.
The law redefines sexual assault to encompass sodomy and oral sex, in addition to traditional sexual intercourse, and explicitly includes the dissemination of such activities via social media.
Penalties are severe and escalate based on factors like coercion, use of weapons, gang involvement, the victim's age (especially minors under 15 or 13), and whether the victim suffers serious injury or death.
Offenders who visually record sexual assaults face a one-third increase in penalty, with a 50% increase if these images are disseminated or uploaded to social media.
Harsher penalties, up to life imprisonment, are also introduced for individuals involved in abetting, profiting from, or luring others into prostitution.

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.