Hospital drug scam suspects granted bail

14 Sept 02:47 Key points summarised by AI

Eight suspects, including an army colonel and a doctor, were granted bail following their arrest for allegedly embezzling taxpayer-funded prescription drugs from Veterans’ General Hospital for resale.
A female colonel is accused of masterminding the scam, reportedly accumulating about 40 million baht since 2018 through the illicit drug trade.
The elaborate scheme involved doctors prescribing excessive amounts of medication to patients, which were then stored and subsequently distributed to commercial pharmacies.
Police conducted extensive searches across 18 locations in multiple provinces as part of a crackdown on this long-running drug theft conspiracy involving hospital officials and army officers.

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.