Former Ratchaburi MP faulted for alleged gambling in parliament

14 Sept 01:41 Key points summarised by AI

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former Ratchaburi MP Chaithip Kamolpanthip guilty of a gross ethical violation for allegedly gambling in an MP's office within the parliament building during working hours.
The NACC is asking the Supreme Court to penalize Chaithip for his conduct, which involved a card game using chips, an illegal form of gambling, potentially leading to a ten-year loss of voting rights and disqualification from public elections.

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.