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Head of crackdown on trade in unripe durian blames transfer on unscrupulous traders

14 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Chonlatee Numnoo, head of the task force cracking down on unripe durian trade, claims his abrupt transfer was orchestrated by unscrupulous durian exporters.
His unit's success in restoring the reputation of Thai durian by curbing unripe fruit sales likely motivated these traders to seek his removal.
Chonlatee fears his transfer will hinder ongoing efforts against unripe durian and the emerging issue of mislabeling imported Vietnamese durian as Thai for export to China.
Durian farmers and exporters expressed concern and offered moral support, fearing the transfer could negatively impact future durian exports to China.

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.