Wat Pho beats Great Wall of China in TripAdvisor’s 2018 ranking

11 Sept 14:17 Key points summarised by AI

Wat Pho, Bangkok's Temple of the Reclining Buddha, significantly rose to 17th globally in TripAdvisor's 2018 ranking of the world's top 25 landmarks.
The temple now ranks third in Asia, surpassing the Great Wall of China, which previously held that regional position.
Recognized as Bangkok's best landmark, Wat Pho attracts a substantial 10,000 to 15,000 visitors daily, generating significant revenue.

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.