Chiang Rai airport to reopen as Nok Air aircraft extracted from ground

23 Sept 03:37 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Rai's Mae Fah Luang International Airport is set to resume normal operations after the damaged Nok Air Boeing 737-800 was successfully extracted from the runway's edge.
The aircraft, which had been stuck since Saturday night, was moved early this morning through a non-stop effort by the airline, airport, and Royal Thai Air Force amidst heavy rain.
The complex extraction process involved constructing a temporary road, solidifying the ground with crushed stone, pumping out remaining fuel, and deploying airbags to lift the plane.
The incident occurred when the Boeing 737-800, carrying 164 passengers and 6 crew from Bangkok, skidded off the runway in heavy rain while taxiing to its parking position.

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.