Phuket top tourism revenue earner for January through October

14 Sept 13:54 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket emerged as Thailand's leading tourism revenue generator and most visited province (excluding Bangkok) from January to October, accumulating 127.93 billion baht and attracting over 2.3 million foreign tourists.
Thailand's tourism sector experienced a significant recovery, reaching 10 million tourist arrivals by December 10th, largely due to phased reopening strategies such as the "Phuket Sandbox" program and gradual easing of travel restrictions.

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.