People’s party urges EC not to resort to SLAPP litigation

15 Sept 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

The People's Party urges the Election Commission (EC) to publicly explain the use of bar and QR codes on ballot papers instead of using 'Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation' (SLAPP) to silence critics.
The EC has filed SLAPP complaints against six individuals, including the party's spokesman, accusing them of election interference for attempting to prove ballot traceability to individual voters.
The party highlights widespread criticism of the EC's poor performance in managing the recent general election, citing numerous irregularities such as vote count errors, abandoned ballots, and delayed results.
The People's Party asserts the public's and media's right to scrutinize the EC's performance for transparency and legal compliance, condemning the EC's use of SLAPP tactics to avoid accountability.

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.