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Corruption watchdog should check the assets and bank accounts of all police commanders

23 Sept 06:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) urges the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to retroactively investigate the wealth of all active and retired police commanders, especially highway police.
This call follows an "overloaded truck sticker scandal" where trucks allegedly paid monthly kickbacks of up to 10,000 baht to highway police for uninspected passage.
ACT stresses the NACC's independent investigation is crucial, as bribes may have been passed to superiors, preventing police from effectively investigating themselves.
The organization supports using weight-in-motion (WIM) technology to combat future bribe-taking but prioritizes identifying corrupt officers and protecting whistleblowers.

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.