Weigh-station chief arrested for allegedly accepting bribes

13 Sept 05:41 Key points summarised by AI

Ayutthaya weigh-station chief, "Noppadol," was arrested for allegedly demanding bribes from truck owners to bypass weigh-ins.
Officials found 40,000 baht cash, and complaints alleged up to five million baht in monthly bribes, leading police to remove a barrier used to facilitate the illicit scheme.

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.