Body in mechanic’s jumpsuit found near island in Chumphon on Tuesday

13 Sept 14:54 Key points summarised by AI

A body wearing a mechanic's jumpsuit was discovered by a UAV near Sak Island, Chumphon, strongly suspected to be one of the missing crew from the HTMS Sukhothai.
This finding brings the number of unaccounted crew members to nine, as the extensive sea and air search operation continues for the ninth day since the corvette sank.

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.