Did Piyabutr forget something?

2 Oct 06:45 Key points summarised by AI

Piyabutr Saengkanokkul proposed radical constitutional amendments aimed at punishing past coup leaders, prohibiting military involvement in future coups, and granting the political side strong power over military appointments and martial law declarations.
The article argues these proposals are highly unrealistic, suggesting they would provoke immediate military backlash, leading to the nullification of any new charter and perpetuating a cycle of political instability.
It advocates for focusing on practical anti-corruption measures as a more effective strategy to dilute coup pretexts, rather than confrontational charter changes that risk further military intervention.

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.