Thai students remain stranded at Tokyo’s Haneda airport

13 Sept 07:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai exchange students are stranded at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority extended a ban on international flights until April 18th to prevent COVID-19 spread.
The Thai embassy in Tokyo is providing essential support, including cash allowances and survival kits, while the students have expressed willingness to undergo mandatory state quarantine upon their eventual return.

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.