Prachin Buri mayor arrested over fatal shooting of stepson at his house

10 Sept 20:12 Key points summarised by AI

Prachin Buri PAO Mayor Sunthorn Wilawan and two others were arrested following the fatal shooting of his stepson, Chaimet Sitthisanitphong, at the mayor's residence.
Chaimet, a former PAO member and Muay Thai promoter, sustained multiple gunshot wounds from over 10 shots fired, reportedly planning to run in the upcoming PAO election and needing to consult Mayor Sunthorn.

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.