NACC employees issue second statement amid gold bribery scandal

2 Oct 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

NACC staff issued a second statement, urging the judiciary and legal bodies to examine the commission's powers and ethical standards amid a gold bribery scandal.
The scandal implicates Commissioner Ekkawit Watchawalku, accused of receiving 3.75 kg of gold (worth 10 million baht) to influence a case against former police chief Surachate Hakparn.
The staff's renewed call for external oversight follows their unheeded initial demand for Ekkawit's resignation, emphasizing their commitment to accountability despite internal limitations.
Ekkawit has been removed from the NACC pending an internal investigation into the serious allegations of bribery and influence peddling.

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.