Miss Grand Myanmar 2020 seeking refuge in another country

13 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

Miss Grand Myanmar 2020, Han Lay, was denied entry to Thailand due to an alleged passport problem and an Interpol red list notification issued by Myanmar's military junta.
Fearing forced deportation to Myanmar, Han Lay sought urgent assistance from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Bangkok.
Thai authorities confirmed she is not under arrest but denied entry due to the passport issue, assuring she will not be sent back to Myanmar and can travel to a third country.
Han Lay's predicament follows her public protest against the military government during the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant, which resulted in an arrest warrant in Myanmar.

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.