Four measures to be applied to foreign tourists, including those from China

16 Sept 13:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry implements four key health measures for all inbound tourists, including Chinese visitors, effective January 8th.
Mandatory requirements include full COVID-19 vaccination (at least two doses), health insurance covering COVID-19, and wearing face masks in public areas.
Visitors are advised to self-test for COVID-like symptoms and postpone travel if experiencing respiratory illness, with assurances of non-discriminatory treatment and available support services for all nationalities.

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.