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Minister’s lawsuits against 2 journalists ‘breach freedom of expression’ - NHRCT

11 Sept 20:28 Key points summarised by AI

The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRCT) declared Minister Suchart Chomklin's defamation lawsuits against two Isaan Record journalists a "breach of freedom of expression" and a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP).
The lawsuits, initially seeking substantial damages, were filed over the journalists' Facebook posts concerning alleged bribery in a labor trafficking scandal, which the minister claimed negatively affected his image.
NHRCT emphasized that public figures must be prepared for scrutiny and urged the government to enact an Anti-SLAPP law to protect public expression and prevent the intimidation of human rights defenders and journalists.

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.