TikTok bans political campaigning on its platform

15 Sept 20:13 Key points summarised by AI

TikTok has banned political parties, politicians, and paying advertisers from using its platform for political campaigning, specifically ahead of Thailand’s general election.
The ban aims to prevent the spread of misinformation, fake news, hate speech, and extreme ideologies, thereby maintaining the platform's integrity and ensuring accurate information.
While direct political advertising is prohibited, political parties can use TikTok's designated GPPPA category to publicize their policies for educational or public information purposes.
TikTok employs AI and human experts to monitor content against community guidelines, deleting or warning against non-compliant posts, and provides an 'Election Report Button' for users.
An Election Centre will be established to link with Thailand's Election Commission, offering users access to official election data, voter rights, and information on parties and candidates.

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.