Surachate surrenders, freed on bail after questioning

14 Sept 23:40 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn surrendered to Taopoon police to acknowledge money laundering charges, subsequently being granted bail after four hours of questioning.
Surachate denies all allegations, vows to contest the case in court, and remains unconcerned about the charges affecting his candidacy for national police chief, noting that Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol also faces criminal charges; both have been transferred to the Prime Minister's Office.

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.