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‘Thalu Wang’ activist sent to prison for two years on lèse majesté conviction

15 Sept 07:52 Key points summarised by AI

Political activist Nutthanit Duangmusit was sentenced to two years in prison for lèse majesté.
The conviction stems from her involvement in an opinion survey conducted by the 'Thalu Wang' group, which questioned the scope of the monarch's authority.
Despite her denial of administering the webpage, the court found her complicit, though her initial three-year sentence was commuted due to her social work.
A 100,000 baht bond has been posted for Nutthanit, pending the outcome of an appeal.

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.