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Undecided voters trail Chadchart in latest Bangkok poll

10 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt holds a commanding lead with 67.30% support in the latest NIDA poll, three weeks before the election.
A notable 10.20% of respondents remain undecided, while other candidates like Chaiwat Sathawornwichit (8.20%) and Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook (7.32%) trail significantly.
For city councillor elections, independent candidates lead preferences with 29.10%, followed by the People's Party (26.50%), with a considerable 18.35% still undecided.

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.