Man confesses to murdering father and sister by drowning in steel cabinets

23 Sept 02:35 Key points summarised by AI

Varut Detpumee, 35, confessed to murdering his father and sister by locking them in steel cabinets and pushing them into a pond.
He allegedly lured them into the cabinets under the pretense of filming a YouTube video, then secured and submerged them.
Police discovered Varut at the scene with the custom-made cabinets containing the bodies of his 66-year-old father and 33-year-old sister.
Authorities are investigating his motive, with no clear reason provided and no drugs found, but will check reports of a psychological disorder.

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.