Thai hotels listed among TripAdvisor’s best hotels of 2022

12 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Two Thai establishments, Pimalai Resort and Spa (Koh Lanta) and Sukhumvit Park – Marriott Executive Apartments (Bangkok), earned spots on TripAdvisor's global top 25 hotels list for 2022.
Pimalai Resort and Spa ranked 12th for its exceptional honeymoon experience and hospitality, while Sukhumvit Park secured the 16th position, praised for its prime location and service.

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.