Regulator unsatisfied with compensation offer following TRUE network outage

14 Sept 02:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's telecom regulator (NBTC) expressed strong dissatisfaction with True Corporation's compensation offer of 10GB data and 100 minutes free for one day, following a six-hour network outage affecting about a million customers.
The NBTC deemed the offer 'too little' and demanded unconditional, more substantial compensation, emphasizing the critical role of mobile services in daily life, including financial transactions and emergency communications.
Consumer advocates highlighted that this was not True Corp's first outage and presented real-world impacts, such as lost income for a food delivery rider and impaired communication for emergency rescue units.

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.