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Pheu Thai MPs nominate Prachachat party leader as alternative candidate for House speakership

26 Sept 05:39 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai proposes Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha as its candidate for House Speaker to resolve a conflict with the Move Forward party.
The nomination, chosen for its perceived impartiality, was agreed upon by Pheu Thai MPs and awaits final approval from the party's executive committee.
The United Thai Nation party declared it would not vote for any candidate supporting amendments to the lèse majesté law, indicating potential opposition to Move Forward's preferred candidate.

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.