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Four killed, 72,000 households in 30 provinces affected by floods since September 28th

13 Sept 13:31 Key points summarised by AI

Floods in Thailand since September 28th have claimed four lives, injured two, and impacted over 72,000 households across 30 provinces.
Thirteen provinces continue to experience flooding, affecting 2,557 villages in 85 districts, with several areas suffering from waterway overflows.
Three industrial estates in Ayutthaya face a Level 3 alert due to an anticipated one-meter rise in the Chao Phraya River, following increased water discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam.
Authorities have implemented protective measures, including raising flood walls to 4 meters and deploying seven large water pumps, to safeguard industrial estates like Nakhon Luang, Ban Wa, and Bang Pa-in.

Today 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.