House urged to probe Prawit’s alleged assault on Thai PBS reporter

12 Sept 17:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PBS and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) jointly petitioned the House Speaker, demanding an investigation into General Prawit Wongsuwan for alleged intimidation of a Thai PBS reporter.
The incident occurred when Prawit, appearing annoyed by a question about a political vote, allegedly made physical contact with the reporter's head, which Thai PBS considers an assault, not a joke.

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.