Fond farewell to young men in red, jeers for organizer

23 Sept 02:49 Key points summarised by AI

Early ticket buyers for the Liverpool vs. Manchester United exhibition game in Bangkok were outraged by significant last-minute discounts, including half-price sales at the stadium.
The price drops, initially by a celebrity seller and then by the organizer, sparked 'riots' of both eager buyers and furious original purchasers, particularly middle-class fans who felt betrayed.
Attempts by organizers and commentators to justify the discounts with analogies were rejected by fans, who saw it as a 'business betrayal' that undermined their loyalty and enthusiasm for the event.
Despite the controversy, fans maintained their admiration for the football teams, directing all their anger and criticism solely towards the event organizer for the ticketing fiasco.

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.