48 macaques rescued as police intercept pickup truck in Chumphon

15 Sept 22:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police and wildlife officials intercepted a pickup truck in Chumphon, rescuing 48 macaques, a protected species, from illegal transport.
Two men, Natthaphol and Charnwat, were arrested; they confessed to transporting the monkeys for a trafficker named 'Mr. Baew' for 20,000 baht per trip.
The macaques, one of which was found dead, were destined for Laos as part of a larger wildlife trafficking operation, with instructions given to avoid checkpoints.

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.