Big cat cruising

26 Sept 20:12 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai woman, Sawangjit Kosoongnern, was identified as the legal owner of a young lion filmed cruising in a convertible in Pattaya, an incident that quickly went viral.
She faces potential legal action, including a jail term and fine, for violating laws by taking a wild animal into a public space and moving its location without prior official permission.
Authorities emphasized the inherent dangers of wild animals in public and highlighted a concerning trend of increasing lion ownership in Thailand, often leading to illegal practices and breaches of CITES regulations.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.