Cambodian PM refutes charges govt involved in Kimya murder

13 Sept 23:46 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Hun Manet vehemently refuted accusations that his government was involved in the murder of former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya in Bangkok.
He highlighted that Thai police classified the motive as 'personal conflict' and underscored Cambodia's swift action in arresting and extraditing the suspected killer to Thailand.
Manet argued that the extradition itself disproves claims of political conspiracy, questioning the logic of accusations if the government were truly involved.
The Prime Minister condemned the violent killing and extended his condolences to Kimya’s family, reaffirming his government's commitment to justice.

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.