Thai elephants fitted with GPS to monitor their movements, behaviour

23 Sept 05:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thai wildlife officials are fitting GPS collars on wild elephants in sanctuaries, like Phu Luang, to track their movements and prevent conflicts caused by elephants venturing into human settlements for food.
This initiative aims to study elephant behavior and deter them from destroying villagers' crops, with 3 of 5 target elephants in Phu Luang already collared and a broader goal of collaring 67 elephants across multiple national parks since 2018.

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.