Somyot steps down as Thai football association president

23 Sept 02:50 Key points summarised by AI

Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang resigned as President of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), complying with a demand from Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand.
His resignation follows the U22 Thai national team's poor performance and an embarrassing brawl during the 32nd SEA Games final, which Gen Prawit stated severely damaged Thailand's reputation.

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.