Chinese national claims compatriots stole Bt5m

25 Sept 03:07 Key points summarised by AI

A Chinese man reported being robbed of Bt5 million cash by three fellow Chinese nationals during a cryptocurrency deal in Bangkok.
The victim claimed the suspects grabbed his cash bag and fled in a car after a heated argument over the unreceived cryptocurrency transfer.
In a separate incident, two Chinese groups filed a complaint with police, alleging an Bt8 million cryptocurrency fraud after a deal through a middleman failed to materialize for one party.

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.