Regulator to tighten controls on possession of more than six SIM cards

12 Sept 17:10 Key points summarised by AI

The National and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will enforce a new edict requiring mobile users possessing more than five SIM cards to identify themselves to their service providers.
This measure aims to combat the misuse of multiple SIM cards by online scammers, addressing a significant problem with 390,000 online fraud complaints and 49 billion baht in damages reported.
Non-compliance will lead to severe penalties: phone and internet services will be suspended after 30 days, and if identification is still not met after another 30 days, all associated SIM cards and numbers will be reclaimed by the NBTC.
The new regulation will impact a substantial number of users, including 280,000 individuals owning between 6 and 100 SIM cards, and 7,664 users with over 100 SIM cards each.

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.