Thailand detains British husband in 'Lady of the Hills' mystery

10 Sept 16:38 Key points summarised by AI

British national David Stuart Armitage has been detained in Thailand, suspected of involvement in the mysterious death of his Thai wife, Lamduan Seekanya, in England two decades ago.
Lamduan's body was discovered in Yorkshire in 2004, leading to a cold case known as 'Lady of the Hills' due to her unidentified remains.
Her identity was confirmed in 2019 through DNA after her family in Thailand reported her missing, connecting her to Armitage.
Armitage, who previously denied any involvement, is now held at an immigration detention centre in Bangkok, awaiting extradition proceedings after his residence visa was revoked.

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.