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PM questions why previous governments dared not touch Cambodian scam kingpins in Thailand

11 Sept 01:32 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul criticized previous governments, specifically the Pheu Thai-led administration, for their inaction against known Cambodian scam bosses operating with impunity in Thailand.
His government launched an extensive crackdown, raiding locations linked to Cambodian kingpins Sok An and Yim Leak, and implicating Benjamin Mauerberger in money laundering operations.
Authorities impounded over 10 billion baht in assets, including an 800-million baht yacht, luxury condominiums, supercars, and shares, highlighting the vast scale of the scam syndicates.
Anutin defended his administration's effectiveness, citing recent seizures of Bitcoin equipment and the dismantling of Bitcoin mines involved in massive electricity theft, despite being in office for only a few months.
He also addressed political allegations, dismissing claims of underperformance at the Interior Ministry and refuting media reports that his removal from the portfolio was due to his refusal to grant Mauerberger Thai citizenship.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.