Australian murder suspect claims self-defence, apologises to victim's family

11 Sept 03:48 Key points summarised by AI

Australian suspect Simon, 46, claims self-defence in the alleged murder of 17-year-old Tanchanok in Pattaya, stating he had no intent to kill and apologizes to her family.
He alleges a struggle at his condominium escalated after the victim demanded more money and threatened him with a knife, leading to her death.
The suspect reportedly concealed the body in a suitcase for a day before dumping it and attempting to flee to Perth, where he was apprehended by immigration.
Simon faces charges including murder, concealing a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes, with police discovering the victim's body based on his statements.

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.