Parents of children at child development centres to receive 2,000 baht subsidy

23 Sept 05:15 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved a 1.32-billion-baht fund to provide a 2,000 baht subsidy for parents of 660,318 pre-school children at child development centres.
This expanded financial aid scheme now totals 2.779 billion baht for 1,389,722 beneficiaries, alongside an additional 10 billion baht allocated for tuition fee discounts for university students.

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.