Online alcohol drinking challenge death probe awaits autopsy results

13 Sept 01:02 Key points summarised by AI

Chanthaburi public health officials are awaiting autopsy results for 27-year-old "Bank Leicester," who died after an online alcohol drinking challenge for Bt30,000, to determine the exact cause of death.
Thanakarn Kanthee, known online as Bank Leicester, was rushed to the hospital after losing consciousness during a filmed challenge where he drank a glass of alcohol in one go.
Deputy Police Commissioner stated that a criminal investigation will be launched if the medical examiner concludes the death was unnatural and resulted from someone else's actions.
Bank Leicester, who gained fame from viral videos and was known to have special needs, was often exploited by being challenged to perform unusual activities for money.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.