Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Seven constituency candidates disqualified by the Supreme Court
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Seven constituency candidates disqualified by the Supreme Court
14 Sept 18:17Key points summarised by AI
The Supreme Court's Election Case Division revoked the candidacies of seven constituency candidates in seven provinces, declaring them unqualified to contest the upcoming election.
Voters are cautioned against casting ballots for these disqualified individuals, as any such votes will be deemed invalid just one week before Election Day.
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Yesterday 15:20Key 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.