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People’s Party demands fresh election, ballot destruction amid data leak claims

14 Sept 22:03 Key points summarised by AI

People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut demands a fresh general election and the immediate destruction of all February 8 ballots, citing serious risks to ballot secrecy.
The demand follows claims of data leaks exposing voter information due to alleged vulnerabilities in state election systems, along with concerns over visible barcodes on photographed ballots.
Natthaphong argues that matching ballot images, serial numbers, and polling unit references could prove individual vote traceability, directly refuting the Election Commission's assurances of a secret voting system.
The party has filed criminal complaints and urges the Election Commission to acknowledge the problem and act swiftly to prevent further data extraction and restore public trust.

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.