Alleged Nong Bua Lamphu gunman surrenders

13 Sept 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A 58-year-old fugitive identified as "Samart" surrendered after nearly 30 hours on the run following a triple shooting in Nong Bua Lamphu province.
Samart contacted his wife, expressing an intention to surrender and hand over his firearm because he was starving, leading police to his location.
The motive for the killings reportedly involved Samart refusing to give a disabled man 10,000 baht from a government cash payment he had withdrawn for him.
Samart allegedly shot the disabled man, his daughter, and a nearby village security guard before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

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.