Thai police arrest 84 Indian gamblers at a hotel in Chon Buri

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police raided an illegal casino operating in a Chon Buri hotel's conference hall, arresting 94 individuals, predominantly 84 Indian nationals.
The elaborate setup included Baccarat tables and facilitated daily wagers exceeding 200 million baht (500 million rupees), with gambling activities livestreamed to India.
A Thai organizer confessed to renting the hotel hall for 120,000 baht daily and arranging logistics for the Indian gamblers, some of whom paid 50,000 baht for the gambling package.
The organizer also claimed to have paid 2.4 million baht in bribes to prevent police intervention, while all arrested gamblers and dealers now face charges for illegal gambling.

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.