Charter court accepts petition over ballot QR codes, election at risk

13 Sept 01:22 Key points summarised by AI

The Constitutional Court accepted a petition questioning the legality of QR codes printed on ballot papers used in the February 8 general election.
Petitioners claim these codes could compromise voter secrecy by allowing ballots to be traced back to individual voters.
The February 8 election faces potential nullification if the Constitutional Court rules that the use of such codes is unconstitutional.

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.