A guide to Thailand’s new rules of the road

20 Sept 22:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's new traffic laws, effective September 5, introduce more offenses and significantly harsher penalties, though a three-month grace period allows for public adjustment with initial leniency on fines.
Penalties for offenses like jumping red lights, not wearing safety belts/helmets, and driving without care have drastically increased, with repeat drunk driving offenses now carrying mandatory jail terms and higher fines.
New types of offenses include requiring rear-seat passengers to wear safety belts and criminalizing the act of preparing for road races, with garages modifying vehicles for such activities also facing penalties.

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.