29 state officials accused of involvement in precious wood trafficking

2 Oct 09:06 Key points summarised by AI

A formal complaint filed with the NACC accuses 29 state officials, including forest, police, and military personnel, of involvement in precious wood trafficking.
The director of the National Parks Office claims a 40 million baht money trail across seven suspicious bank accounts and connections to the 'Mu Lan' transnational Chinese gang.
Officials allegedly facilitated the illegal logging of precious woods like Siamese rosewood from conserved forests, then helped declare the lumber legal for export.

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.