PM assigns acting national police chief to deep south

23 Sept 04:59 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dispatched acting national police chief Pol Gen Kittarat Panphet to Thailand's deep south to assess coordinated arson and robbery attacks and bolster security at government offices.
Suspected insurgents targeted economic sites like convenience stores and cell towers in Yala, Narathiwat, and Pattani, with military officials suggesting the attacks aimed to damage property rather than harm people, possibly for 'merits' during Ramadan.

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.