Seven officers to be charged with assault after checkpoint mix-up

23 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI

Seven Bangkok traffic police officers face assault charges for mistakenly attacking a man they believed failed an alcohol test and fled.
The victim, who had passed his blood-alcohol test, was followed by the officers (some off-duty) after leaving a checkpoint, then stopped and assaulted when he refused to exit his vehicle.
Authorities possess CCTV evidence, and the officers have confessed to the mistaken identity, leading to their transfer and charges.
The case will be handled by Khok Khram police due to the incident's jurisdiction, despite the officers being from Bang Khen.

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.