Thais rescued from forced labour in Myanmar to return home on Wednesday

25 Sept 17:10 Key points summarised by AI

Ninety-two Thai nationals, rescued from forced labor in Myanmar's Myawaddy district, are scheduled to return to Thailand this Wednesday.
These individuals were lured with false promises of high-paying casino jobs but were forced into illegal enterprises, including call centers, run by Chinese criminal gangs.
The forced labor occurred within the Yatai special Chinese economic zone, a large development project whose president, She Zhijiang, was arrested and deported for operating illegal gambling businesses.

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.