Defamation suit filed by Red Bull family over bribery allegations

13 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

Chalerm Yoovidhya, head of the Red Bull family, filed a 50-million baht defamation suit against Senator Pol Lt-Gen Sanit Mahathavorn and a TV presenter.
The suit stems from a talk show where allegations were made that the family paid Bt300 million in bribes.
These alleged bribes were intended to save Chalerm’s son, Vorayuth, from prosecution following a fatal 2012 hit-and-run case.
The family's lawyer asserts the bribery claims are baseless and have severely damaged the Yoovidhya family's reputation.
Vorayuth, accused in the hit-and-run, fled the country and remains at large despite an Interpol Red Notice, after charges against him were dropped or expired.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.