How safe is Thai society for children?

23 Sept 01:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thai society recorded an average of 7,631 deaths annually among children under 14 from 2017-2020, stemming from both illnesses and non-illness related incidents.
Mahidol University's Institute for Population and Social Research urged all sectors to prioritize child safety, noting that a significant number of these fatalities, particularly from accidents and non-illness causes, raise serious questions about the safety of children in Thailand.

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.