“Don’t lose hope” – Chilean mine survivor

21 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Juan Carlos Aguilar, a Chilean miner rescued in 2010, urges the trapped Thai footballers to maintain hope and faith, emphasizing the 'miracle' of their discovery.
Aguilar highlights the critical need for unity, good spirits, and psychological support to combat the isolation and trauma during their potentially long wait for rescue.

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.