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Army searches for suspect who escaped custody, causing fatal crash in Pattani

13 Sept 23:26 Key points summarised by AI

Suspect Hamdee Tohma escaped army custody during transport in Pattani by grabbing the steering wheel, causing a crash that killed one soldier and injured three others.
The army is actively searching for Tohma, who is wanted for bomb attacks and theft, following his escape from the escort detail en route to Yala for questioning.

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.