Rayong dog owners seek justice as death toll of dog poisoning hits 36

14 Sept 00:56 Key points summarised by AI

Three dog owners in Rayong's Nikhom Phatthana district are demanding police action after 36 dogs were poisoned, with one durian farmer, Somjit Palapol, losing 17 of his 19 pets.
The incidents are under investigation, potentially falling under Thailand's Anti-Cruelty to Animals Act, which carries penalties of up to two years in prison and/or a Bt40,000 fine for offenders.

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.