Two foreigners arrested in Bangkok preparing to ship 36kg of weed to the UK

11 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thai anti-narcotics police arrested British and Dutch nationals in Bangkok, seizing 36kg of cannabis and 1.4kg of hashish prepared for shipment to the UK.
The suspects, who entered Thailand on tourist visas, allegedly used international logistics services to export cannabis in small quantities to evade detection.
This arrest stemmed from an earlier investigation into Ecstasy found in a package shipped from England, indicating a broader drug trafficking operation.
Thai authorities are prosecuting the foreign drug smugglers, with cooperation from the British Embassy, which has issued warnings about the strict controls on cannabis in the UK.

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.