Owner of the truck which fell into a hole in Bangkok released on bail

23 Sept 01:54 Key points summarised by AI

Truck owner Wutipat Janjarintrakorn secured bail after being charged with instructing his driver to exceed the legal weight limit, an accusation he denies.
Officials confirmed the truck was 12 tons over the 25-tonne limit, with Wutipat admitting to rough weight estimations due to lacking site weighing machines.
Wutipat clarified the "B" sticker on his truck was a nickname for site identification, refuting earlier speculation it signified paid bribes for avoiding police checks.
The truck driver, Sakmongkon Tasako, also received bail following charges of reckless driving and operating an overweight vehicle, which injured two people.
The incident reignited concerns over overloaded trucks and alleged "free pass" bribery on Bangkok's roads, following the truck's plunge into a covered hole.

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.