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Six people caught allegedly trapping macaques at a temple in Phetchaburi

20 Sept 06:28 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested six individuals at Thong Chai Temple in Phetchaburi for illegally trapping macaque monkeys, seizing a monkey, traps, and three pickup trucks as evidence.
The suspects admitted to capturing around 80 monkeys from the temple, selling them for 2,000 baht each to a middleman in Chachoengsao for export to China, and now face charges of theft and illegal wildlife trafficking.

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.