Health Ministry warns over nicotine pouch sales and promotion

10 Sept 22:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Public Health Ministry classifies nicotine pouches (Snus) as tobacco products, making their sale and promotion subject to strict legal compliance under the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017).
Displaying, promoting, or offering these products as free gifts is prohibited; businesses must store them out of sight, and non-compliance with the Act is illegal and can lead to prosecution.

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.