Court orders release of teenage mother who dumped baby in river

13 Sept 14:13 Key points summarised by AI

A teenage mother, accused of dumping her 8-month-old baby's body, was ordered released by the Juvenile and Family Court in Nakhon Pathom.
The release occurred because the public prosecutor failed to indict her within the mandatory 90-day limit, and her 9,000-baht bail was returned.
The prosecutor requested additional police investigation on five issues, delaying the indictment decision until July 25th.
The case gained headlines in February when the baby was reported missing, initially suspected as an abduction, leading to an extensive search.
The mother eventually confessed to accidentally causing the baby's death and dumping the body in the Tha Chin River due to fear of legal repercussions.

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.