30 Karen tribespeople arrested in a Kanchanaburi national park

13 Sept 06:18 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities arrested 30 ethnic Karen, including 11 men, 10 women, and 9 children, for allegedly encroaching on Srinagarindra National Park to establish a settlement, seizing firearms, construction equipment, and communication gear.
Officials suspect the group is a cult actively recruiting fellow Karen, though a Karen YouTuber claims the leader is a scammer who allegedly deceived people with promises of passports for 5,000 baht; adults face multiple charges including park encroachment and illegal firearm possession.

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.