57th birthday party for hippo “Mae Malee” at Khao Kheow zoo

13 Sept 21:52 Key points summarised by AI

Khao Kheow Open Zoo prepares a 57th birthday celebration for Mae Malee, Thailand's longest-surviving hippopotamus, featuring a fruit cake and public greetings from September 8-11.
Born in Germany in 1966, Mae Malee arrived in Thailand a year later, has since given birth to 14 calves, and remains in good health, now equivalent to 75-85 human years.

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.