House for smuggled Cambodians raided in Sa Kaeo

13 Sept 02:24 Key points summarised by AI

A joint force of soldiers and police raided a large house in Sa Kaeo, Thailand, suspected of serving as a safe house for Cambodian job seekers smuggled from Poipet.
The house, strategically located near the Thai-Cambodian border with high walls and canal access, is believed to be operated by a major human trafficking gang.
The gang allegedly used boats to ferry Cambodians across a canal from Poipet, then transported them by car to the safe house before sending them to various job sites, including sugarcane plantations.
This operation preys on desperate Cambodians who returned home after a border conflict but found no jobs and are now attempting to re-enter Thailand for work at a high price.

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.