Tourists complain of overcharging for trips to South Korea’s Jeju Island

24 Sept 12:02 Key points summarised by AI

A group of 50 Thai tourists filed a complaint against a tour company, alleging significant overcharging for package tours to South Korea's Jeju Island.
Tourists, who paid an initial 13,999 baht, were reportedly forced to pay an additional 10,000 baht upon arrival as a 'guarantee' against absconding, plus guide fees, under threat of withheld return tickets.
Many tourists were later deserted by their guide and detained by immigration officials, raising suspicions that the tours were linked to illegal work attempts.
The Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) has received approximately 300 complaints against the same agency, with estimated damages totaling around two million baht.

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.