Ex-Democrat deputy leader Prinn sentenced to two years for sexual harassment

23 Sept 02:31 Key points summarised by AI

Former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually harassing an underage girl, though acquitted of rape in a separate case.
This new conviction adds to a previous two-year, eight-month sentence for sexually abusing an 18-year-old student, totaling four years and eight months in prison for Prinn.

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.