Two die in a fire in Bangkok’s Samsen community Tuesday morning

23 Sept 02:54 Key points summarised by AI

A fire broke out in Bangkok's Samsen community early Tuesday morning, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.
The blaze quickly consumed four houses, and firefighters faced challenges due to narrow access, taking an hour to extinguish the fire, with the cause still under investigation.

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.