Loei couple held in Bangkok for drug network probe

11 Sept 00:03 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai man, 'Arthit', and his Laotian wife were brought from Loei to Bangkok for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network.
Arthit is accused of sending six heroin parcels from Loei to Bangkok for overseas forwarding, receiving 8,000 baht per delivery, while his wife denies any knowledge.
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is intensifying its investigation into a network using parcel services to traffic narcotics from Thailand to Australia, citing recent seizures of heroin-filled packages from Loei destined for Australia and Taiwan.
Officials have not yet found direct evidence linking the couple to the TG cabin crew member arrested in Australia with heroin in her baggage.

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.