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Raid on my house is result of internal conflicts : Deputy national police chief Surachate

23 Sept 07:38 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn attributes the raid on his house to internal conflicts within the Royal Thai Police, linking it to his handling of high-profile cases.
He disputes the legitimacy of the search warrant, alleging the court was deceived as it failed to identify him as the house owner despite his well-known residency.
The search found no illegal items, prompting Surachate to announce legal action against the police officers involved in the raid.
Surachate acknowledges that some subordinates facing arrest warrants for alleged online gambling are his, emphasizing that all individuals must face justice if found guilty.

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.