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Foreign offenders face deportation under new PM’s Office order

13 Sept 13:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's new Prime Minister's Office order mandates the deportation of foreign offenders, effective immediately, to address public disturbances and illegal activities.
The tougher stance targets unruly foreign nationals and those operating illegal businesses, particularly in popular tourist areas like Phuket and Samui.
Foreigners eligible for deportation include those who entered illegally, engaged in unlawful work or business, falsified official documents, or were sentenced to over five years in prison.
Deportation will occur after conviction, sentence completion, and release from prison, with potential blacklisting and re-entry bans determined by the interior permanent secretary.

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.