Suspected Cambodian spy in custody of Thai Marines

13 Sept 12:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Marines arrested Oeun Khoem, a 43-year-old Cambodian army lieutenant, at his rented house in Chanthaburi province.
Cambodian army uniforms were discovered in his vehicle, and he had made a suspicious Facebook post stating, “Thailand attacks first Cambodia defends”.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to being a Cambodian intelligence officer tasked with gathering information on Thai troop movements.

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.