Serial petitioner Srisuwan in police custody on an extortion charge

14 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya was arrested on an extortion charge for allegedly demanding 1.5 million baht from the Rice Department director-general.
Srisuwan and two associates reportedly threatened to expose alleged corruption in a rice production project if the payment was not made.
Police conducted a sting operation, delivering 500,000 baht to Srisuwan's house, leading to his apprehension and the recovery of the cash.
Another suspect, Yotwarit Chuklom, an aide to the Deputy Prime Minister, was also taken into custody in connection with the alleged extortion.

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.