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Meet police prodigy Samran, Thailand’s next top cop

10 Sept 21:51 Key points summarised by AI

Police General Samran Nualma, 53, is appointed as Thailand's next commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police, becoming one of the youngest to hold the post starting October 1.
Rising from humble beginnings as a 'temple boy,' his career was reportedly motivated by witnessing his father being bullied by local gangsters.
Over three decades, Samran has resolved numerous serious incidents, including leading the response to the Nakhon Ratchasima mass shooting and defusing anti-government protests in Bangkok.
His recent impactful work includes leading operations to locate and dispose of improvised explosive devices in southern tourist destinations and dismantling a transnational birth-fraud network.

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.