SRT will compensate families of those killed by Tuesday’s bomb in Songkhla

12 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) employees died in a bomb explosion on Tuesday while inspecting the site of a prior train derailment in Songkhla.
SRT Governor Nirut Maneephan committed to providing compensation to the families of the deceased and assistance to four injured employees, while also requesting increased security for train passengers and bomb clearance.

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.