Dead Russian found in cannabis garden

13 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

A 42-year-old Russian, Artur Mkhitarian, was found murdered in a cannabis plantation in Phuket, two days after going missing, with his throat cut and multiple knife wounds.
Police discovered the body after a car rental owner tracked the victim's rented vehicle via GPS to a locked house; Mkhitarian had recently transitioned from a tour business to cultivating cannabis.

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.