Bhumjaithai sweeps election with 194 seats in landslide victory

10 Sept 20:28 Key points summarised by AI

Bhumjaithai, led by incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, achieved a landslide victory in the general election, securing 194 parliamentary seats.
This strong performance, with 175 constituency and 19 party-list seats, firmly positions the Bhumjaithai party to form the next government.
The People’s Party placed second with 116 seats, notably sweeping all 33 constituency seats in the capital, Bangkok.
Pheu Thai finished third with 76 seats, marking a significant decline and failing to reach the 100-seat mark for the first time in years.

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.