Man nabbed trying to sneak into Thailand

20 Sept 00:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thai paramilitary rangers arrested a 21-year-old man, Rattanakorn, attempting to illegally cross the natural border from Cambodia into Thailand's Sa Kaeo province.
The man claimed he was returning from working for an online gambling network in Cambodia, dodging conscription, and used an illegal route due to an expired border pass, now facing charges of illegal entry and questioning about his activities.

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.