“Not a joke”: Sudarat condemns online sexual harassment of daughter

13 Sept 13:37 Key points summarised by AI

Yossuda Leelapanyalert, daughter of Thai Sang Thai Party’s PM candidate Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, is pursuing legal action against an online commentator for alleged sexual harassment and violations of the Computer Crime Act.
The incident occurred after Yossuda, making a rare political appearance, garnered significant public attention, with a sexually explicit comment from a veteran actor under her photo sparking widespread outrage.
Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan issued a strong statement condemning the online sexual harassment of her daughter, asserting that such comments are not jokes but an affront to human dignity and gender equality.
Sudarat emphasized her commitment as a mother to protect her daughter's dignity and that of all women, calling for both social and legal accountability for those responsible to affirm that sexual harassment is unacceptable in Thai society.

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.