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Killing of Cambodian politician stemmed from personal conflict: National police chief

11 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police state the assassination of former Cambodian MP Lim Kimya in Bangkok was due to a personal conflict, dismissing political motivations.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Somwang Bamrungkit, identified as the alleged mastermind who paid Ekaluck Paenoi 60,000 baht to commit the murder.

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.