PM attend funerals for mass murder victims in Nong Bua Lam Phu province

13 Sept 14:17 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attended funerals for victims of Thailand's worst mass murder in Nong Bua Lam Phu province.
The PM distributed 110,000 baht compensation to each family of the six victims he visited and assigned deputies to other funerals to offer support.
He assured families of the dead and injured that the government would provide full care and thanked medical personnel for their efforts.
A total of 38 people died in the atrocity, including the former police officer perpetrator, his wife, and son.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

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.