Cannabis Bill in limbo after House meeting lacks a quorum

13 Sept 12:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's controversial Cannabis Bill faces further delays after a House meeting collapsed due to a lack of quorum.
Despite approving the deletion of Section 3 (which stipulated cannabis is not a narcotic), many MPs departed, leaving only 214 out of 439 present, six short of the required quorum, forcing adjournment.

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.