Boy seen smoking weed using a pipe stage-managed - Public Health Minister

13 Sept 14:39 Key points summarised by AI

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul believes the incident of young boys smoking weed in Pattaya was stage-managed to discredit his Bhumjaithai Party's cannabis decriminalization policy.
Anutin questioned how a 9-year-old could afford the pipe and weed, asserting that issues with homeless children and substance abuse (including other drugs) are the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
He urged the Democrat Party to support the cannabis bill to resolve related problems and accused them of flip-flopping on the legislation.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.