Thailand’s New Year holiday road carnage leads to 85 deaths in two days

21 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's New Year holiday period recorded 85 road deaths and 714 injuries in just two days, a significant increase from the previous day's toll.
Speeding and drunk driving were identified as the leading causes of accidents, with motorcycles involved in nearly 79% of incidents, predominantly on straight roads across highways and rural routes.

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.