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Ministry orders nationwide inspection of 1,200 cemeteries in Thailand
Yesterday 19:55Key points summarised by AI
- Deputy Interior Minister orders nationwide inspections of approximately 1,200 cemeteries and cremation sites across Thailand.
- The initiative stems from growing scrutiny over suspected foreign land ownership and nominee networks, with investigations focusing on entities like Gan Chabad Co Ltd.
- Authorities are probing legal violations at sites, including an expired permit at a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao, and potential unlicensed operations in Bangkok.
- Severe violations could lead to prosecution, asset seizure, citizenship revocation, and deportation, with a multi-agency effort targeting 'grey' capital and nominee arrangements.