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Thailand rejects Cambodia’s “ASEAN police” accusation

23 Sept 06:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand vehemently rejected Cambodia's accusation that it was attempting to act as an "ASEAN police force" or interfere in its internal affairs.
Cambodia alleged Thailand undermined ASEAN centrality by using anti-scam efforts as a pretext for territorial encroachment and by hosting Myanmar's leader, disregarding the bloc's consensus.
Thai officials clarified that while respecting sovereignty, transnational crimes like online scams are a shared international responsibility, not an internal matter, and require collective action.
Thailand urged Cambodia to focus on facts rather than political rhetoric, distinguishing sovereignty, scam operations, and the Myanmar situation as separate issues.

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.