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Pattaya cop transferred for allegedly extorting 30,000 baht from a tourist

14 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

A non-commissioned Pattaya police officer, "Noppakrit", was transferred for allegedly extorting 30,000 baht from a Chinese tourist found with an electronic cigarette on Walking Street.
The officer reportedly negotiated down from an initial demand of 60,000 baht, and this incident follows a similar high-profile police extortion scandal in Bangkok involving a Taiwanese actress and an e-cigarette.

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.