Thailand’s unprecedented three-in-one election: All you need to know

15 Sept 10:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's upcoming national vote is unprecedented, combining the election of 500 Members of Parliament with a national referendum on drafting a new constitution, requiring voters to cast three separate ballots.
This 'three-in-one' event is set to be Thailand's most expensive national vote, costing 8.97 billion baht, significantly surpassing previous elections and referendums.
Over 52.9 million eligible voters will participate, choosing from 3,526 constituency candidates and 1,570 party-list candidates across 60 political parties.
Voters must present valid identification and adhere to strict rules at polling stations, with penalties for violations, while specific groups like monks and those with revoked voting rights are barred.

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.