Kannavee Suebsang: Parliament’s human rights watchdog bitten by own party

10 Sept 22:06 Key points summarised by AI

Fair Party removed MP Kannavee Suebsang as secretary-general for supporting Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul as PM, alleging he lacked party approval.
Kannavee defended his vote as an MP's constitutional right, denying prior notification of any party resolution and suspecting ulterior motives for his delayed ousting.
A former UN human rights worker who survived bomb attacks, Kannavee is a vocal critic, advocating for peace in Thailand's South and condemning government actions like the Uyghur deportations.
His outspoken advocacy, particularly against the Uyghur deportations, led to a public clash with a deputy prime minister, highlighting his commitment to international human rights standards.

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.