Six men arrested on extortion charges in Samut Prakan

14 Sept 00:59 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested six men, including three posing as Excise Department officials and three actual officials, for extorting a Chinese shop-owner in Samut Prakan.
The group allegedly held the shop-owner's sister and an employee, demanding 300,000 baht, later negotiated to 50,000 baht, for their release and to drop fabricated contraband charges.
A police sting operation at a petrol station led to the arrests, recovering the 50,000 baht ransom and evidence like 'Excise Department' vests and Office of the Narcotics Control Board ID cards.
All six men face extortion charges, with the three actual excise officials also facing additional charges of malfeasance in office.

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.