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Three Taiwanese among those held for allegedly operating online gambling service

13 Sept 13:15 Key points summarised by AI

Cybercrime suppression police arrested three Taiwanese nationals and 18 Thais in Bangkok during a raid on a house used as a base for an online gambling service.
The Taiwanese gang disguised their gambling site as a photo-trading social media page; a subsequent raid uncovered more evidence, including SIM cards and currency, leading to two additional arrests.

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.