Company apologises after tilapia sold as mackerel

28 Sept 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

Directors apologized for selling canned fish labeled as mackerel that contained tilapia, insisting the products were safe trial items and offering compensation while recalling affected goods.
The Department of Fisheries confirmed the mislabeling violated the Food Act, deeming it "counterfeit food," while the company admitted an error in distribution but couldn't fully explain how trial products reached the market.
Citing economic pressures for using tilapia as an alternative, the company faces an investigation, and the Thailand Food and Drug Administration has seized over 10,000 mislabeled cans.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.