Thailand moves to end early release for serious criminals

12 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

Public outrage over serious criminals, including murderers and drug kingpins, receiving early release and re-offending has prompted Thailand to overhaul its penal system.
The Justice Ministry plans to establish minimum prison terms for serious offenses, aiming to restore public faith and prevent premature release of dangerous convicts.
Under the proposed draft regulation, inmates sentenced to death must serve a minimum of 25 years, and those with life sentences at least 20 years, before becoming eligible for any form of early release or pardon.
This reform directly addresses the current system's flaws, where provisions for good behavior and other factors often lead to life sentences being served in less than a decade, eroding public trust in the justice system.

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.