Swiss man who kicked doctor in Phuket given a month in jail

13 Sept 16:02 Key points summarised by AI

The Phuket Appeals Court sentenced Swiss national Urs Fehr to one month in jail for assaulting a female doctor, overturning an earlier dismissal of charges due to lack of evidence.
The incident, where Fehr kicked Dr. Tandao Chandam, gained public attention through video evidence and sparked outrage, leading to a pro bono legal battle that ultimately secured justice for the doctor.

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.