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Large amount of illegal narcotics seized at border checkpoint in Nong Khai

14 Sept 01:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police and customs officials seized illegal narcotics valued at 100 million baht at a Nong Khai border checkpoint.
Authorities discovered 10kg of crystal meth, Ecstasy, and 3.8 million methamphetamine tablets concealed within oil drums.
A 53-year-old truck driver was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, claiming he was offered 50,000 baht to deliver the drugs for his wife's medical treatment.

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.