Joint forces have seized 20 million meth pills in multiple raids

13 Sept 09:49 Key points summarised by AI

Joint Thai forces conducted coordinated raids across Nakhon Sawan, Lampang, and Chiang Rai provinces, seizing nearly 20 million methamphetamine pills.
Significant seizures included 10 million meth pills discovered in a vegetable truck in Nakhon Sawan and 5 million pills found in an abandoned car in Lampang.
A clash with a suspected drug caravan near the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai resulted in the seizure of 450,000 meth pills after the group fled.
These operations highlight the continuous influx of illegal narcotics into Thailand, primarily from Myanmar.

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.