8.6m meth pills seized by police in northern Thailand in just 3 days

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police intercepted 8.6 million methamphetamine tablets and arrested four suspects across three separate operations in northern Thailand (Lampang and Phrae) between October 5th and 7th.
Multiple incidents contributed to the massive haul, including a stop in Mae Prik district yielding six million pills, another discovery of 618,000 pills after a truck chase, and two million pills found in Den Chai district.
Authorities also highlighted broader anti-drug efforts, including random urine tests for police officers and an ambitious goal to seize 100 billion baht in narcotics and assets from traffickers in the coming fiscal year.

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.