Officer transferred for alleged taking of bribe from motorist in Nonthaburi

25 Sept 00:41 Key points summarised by AI

A deputy traffic inspector in Nonthaburi, Pol Lt Wiroj Katesema, was transferred to an operations centre pending an investigation into allegations of taking a bribe from a motorist.
The transfer was ordered after a video clip surfaced online, purportedly showing the officer accepting 100 baht from a driver in exchange for not issuing a traffic ticket, an allegation Wiroj denies.

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.