96.69 percent of cases taken to court during Songkran involved drunk driving

18 Sept 07:43 Key points summarised by AI

Drunk driving cases surged during Songkran, with 8,575 incidents representing 96.69% of all motoring-related court cases and a 20.08% increase from the previous year.
Courts ordered probation for 1,910 drivers, primarily for drunk driving, who will undergo screening for alcohol addiction and may be sent for rehabilitation or boot-camp-style behavioral reform to prevent re-offending.

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.