Famous victim advocate lawyer charged in Bt2.5m extortion case

13 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

Prominent victim advocate lawyer Atchariya Ruangrattanapong faces a 2.5-million-baht extortion charge involving an immigration official, released on 400,000 baht bail.
Prosecutors allege Atchariya extorted payments by threatening to harm the victim's reputation and career, specifically accusing Pol Col Watcharapol Kanchanakanthon on a live stream of illegal activities.
A mediator, Pol Col Kawinsak Peerayosthonnont, allegedly facilitated demands for payment, which escalated to 2.5 million baht to halt the public accusations.
Atchariya and five co-defendants, including Kawinsak, were arrested, with police detailing a structured operation involving influencers, intimidators, and money receivers.

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.