CPF files libel suit against BioThai over report on spread of Blackchin tilapia

10 Sept 16:35 Key points summarised by AI

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has filed a libel suit against BioThai's secretary-general, Witoon Lianjamroon, for accusing the company of causing the spread of Blackchin tilapia in Thailand's watercourses.
The lawsuit follows a recent 2.5 billion baht class-action civil suit filed by fishermen and fish farmers against CPF, demanding compensation for damages caused by the tilapia spread since 2017.
CPF states they imported Blackchin tilapia for research in 2010, but the project was terminated, and the remaining fish were destroyed due to high mortality, denying responsibility for the current spread.

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.