Rhino horns bound for Laos seized at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

11 Sept 19:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities apprehended a Vietnamese man at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport for attempting to smuggle 11.5kg of rhino horns originating from the Republic of the Congo to Laos.
The illegal rhino horns, highly valued in some Asian countries for unproven medicinal beliefs, are subject to an international trade ban under CITES, to which Thailand is a signatory.

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.