Hundreds of investors complain of being cheated by Dr. Boon Vanasin

29 Sept 17:52 Key points summarised by AI

Over 240 investors accuse Dr. Boon Vanasin, founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), of defrauding them of 7.6 billion baht.
Dr. Boon allegedly advertised non-existent THG medical projects on social media, collected payments, and issued post-dated cheques that later bounced.
His daughter and former wife claim their signatures on loan and guarantee agreements were forged, denying any knowledge or involvement in the alleged fraud.
Thai Interpol has issued a 'Red Notice' for Dr. Boon's arrest, as he is currently reported to be in China.
Multiple charges, including defrauding the public, money laundering, and Cheque Act violations, have been filed against Dr. Boon, his family, and six associates.

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.