PM gags senior police officers over online gambling conflict

13 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered senior police officers to stop discussing the BNKMaster online gambling case with the media, aiming to ease internal tensions within the Royal Thai Police.
The directive specifically targets officers taking sides in the conflict, preventing them from implicating National Police Chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol or his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who faces money laundering charges.
Both Pol Gen Torsak and Pol Gen Surachate have been temporarily transferred to the PM's Office for 60 days to prevent internal quarreling and interference while an ad hoc fact-finding committee investigates the case.

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.