All-out effort to save the life of a sick elephant calf

21 Sept 03:47 Key points summarised by AI

Veterinarians are making an urgent, round-the-clock effort to save "Thanwa," an elephant calf critically ill with a gastrointestinal tract disease, rendering it unable to stand and causing occasional breathing difficulties.
Thanwa, found alone and injured in November, is receiving intensive care including specialized feeding (boiled rice water), antibiotics, antacid medication, oxygen administration, and continuous monitoring, with recent tests confirming it is clear of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV).

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.