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Olympic gold medal boxer convicted of attempted rape

11 Sept 01:42 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Olympic gold medalist Somrak Khamsing was convicted of attempted rape by the Khon Kaen Provincial Court and sentenced to three years, one month, and ten days in prison.
The court dismissed Somrak's claims of consent and payment, finding the victim's testimony and physical evidence conclusive, and ordered him to pay 170,000 baht in compensation.

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.