Theerayut Suwankesorn: The lawyer seeking death penalty for Move Forward

13 Sept 10:49 Key points summarised by AI

Lawyer Theerayut Suwankesorn successfully petitioned the Constitutional Court to block the Move Forward Party's push to reform Article 112, citing it as an attempt to undermine the monarchy.
Following this victory, Suwankesorn has escalated his efforts, petitioning the Election Commission to seek the dissolution of the Move Forward Party for allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
He states his actions are independent, driven by a commitment to 'finish off what he started' and uphold constitutional rights, despite facing concerns for his safety and family disapproval.
Suwankesorn, a lawyer since 2000, previously served as legal counsel for Phra Buddha Isara, a leader of anti-government protests, and has a history of filing lese majeste complaints against political figures and activists.

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.