Ex-labour ministers and senior officials implicated in human trafficking probe

13 Sept 13:07 Key points summarised by AI

Two former labour ministers (2020-2023) and two senior labour officials are implicated in human trafficking and demanding kickbacks.
They allegedly extorted 3,000 baht from each of 12,000 Thai workers sent to pick berries in Finland, totaling 36 million baht.
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) conducted a joint probe, securing evidence with Finnish cooperation, and have forwarded the case to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for action.

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.