Criminologists doubt teenage mother’s claim that she put her baby in a canal

13 Sept 11:11 Key points summarised by AI

Two Thai criminologists express significant doubt regarding a teenage mother's claim that she disposed of her missing 8-month-old baby in a canal.
Experts link the mother's suspicious and changing statements to a background of domestic violence, bullying, and poverty, suggesting these factors could compel her to be a 'habitual liar' for survival.
Criminologists highlight the lack of evidence to substantiate her claim of accidental death and urge police to consider other investigative avenues, as the baby remains missing and her confession's reliability is questioned due to her violent upbringing.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

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.