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Engineer cited in SAO collapse says he declined job, never signed documents

14 Sept 03:50 Key points summarised by AI

Engineer Somkiat Chusangsuk claims his signature was forged on documents for the collapsed 30-storey State Audit Office (SAO) building project, asserting he had no involvement.
He states he declined the job offer in 2020 due to potential conflicts of interest as president of the Engineer Clinic, never signing any documents or receiving payment.

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.