43 tonnes of smuggled pork seized in three months by Thai customs officials

13 Sept 10:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thai customs officials seized over 43 tonnes of smuggled pork, valued at 8.9 million baht, within three months, with 35 tonnes confiscated in September alone, as part of efforts to prevent African swine fever.
Significant incidents included the seizure of 23 tonnes in Samut Prakan and 12 tonnes in Songkhla, both lacking proper documentation, leading to legal action against those responsible for the smuggling.

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.