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Singer “Heart” indicted on lèse majesté charge

13 Sept 09:55 Key points summarised by AI

Former TV personality and singer Suthipongse Thatphithakkul, known as “Heart,” faced indictment on a lèse majesté charge in the Bangkok South Criminal Court.
The charge relates to a 2021 Facebook post concerning the monarchy's involvement in COVID-19 vaccine procurement, with the court granting him bail on a 200,000 baht surety and imposing a travel ban.

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.