NACC probes “tea money” demands to get children into Khon Kaen schools

2 Oct 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is investigating eight Khon Kaen secondary schools for allegedly demanding up to 100,000 baht in “tea money” from parents to enroll students who failed entrance examinations.
Evidence, including an audio clip, reveals schools pressured parents for prompt payments, threatening increased fees and offering guaranteed admission for those who paid, even if on a reservist list or having failed.

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.