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Police seize 3 baby orangutans smuggled from Indonesia via Malaysia

13 Sept 08:50 Key points summarised by AI

Thai police in Chumphon intercepted a vehicle, rescuing three baby orangutans being smuggled from Indonesia through Malaysia, following intelligence from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The initial seizure also included a Chinese goral and three unidentified monkeys, leading to the arrest of two suspects who claimed they were delivering the wildlife to a client in Bangkok.
Further raids based on suspect information uncovered additional rare animals, including seven cotton-top tamarins and two red pandas, at a house in Bangkok's Ratchapruek area.
Authorities are investigating potential links between this latest wildlife trafficking incident and a large-scale seizure of lemurs and rare turtles in Chumphon last year.

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.