Dr Boon’s wife and daughter denied bail

10 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Criminal Court denied bail for Dr. Boon Vanasin's former wife and daughter, Charuwan and Nalin, citing concerns they might abscond or interfere with evidence in a 7.5 billion baht fraud case.
They face charges of defrauding hundreds of investors in five non-existent medical projects alongside Dr. Boon, who has reportedly fled to China and is now sought by Thai Interpol.

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.