DSI probes mystery loss of 57 million litres of fuel oil

13 Sept 12:48 Key points summarised by AI

DSI launches a probe into the mysterious disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel oil during sea transport to Surat Thani, with only 160 million of 217 million litres reaching their destination.
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat clarifies the refinery is not at fault, while DSI Director-General Yutthana Praedam suggests the missing fuel was likely offloaded, smuggled, or hoarded for illicit gain.
Authorities link the incident to previous cases of oil hoarding for profiteering, with six service stations already found diverting fuel to sell at a 10-baht per litre premium.

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.