Australia tops with most Thai voters in national poll and referendum

13 Sept 06:08 Key points summarised by AI

Australia leads global Thai voter registration with 26,463 for the general election and 19,802 for the referendum, out of 139,810 total overseas registrants for the election and 95,975 for the referendum.
The Election Commission confirms all ballots have been dispatched to eligible voters worldwide and will be returned via embassies and consulates for counting in Thailand, with overseas voting occurring ahead of the February 8 general election.

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.