Tourists from China and India must have health insurance coverage

13 Sept 21:11 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand now requires tourists from China and India to possess health insurance covering COVID-19 for their entire stay plus an additional seven days.
New health protocols include mandatory rapid antigen/PCR tests for symptomatic arrivals and wastewater testing on all flights from China to monitor COVID-19 variants.
Air crew, students, and other specific travelers from China and India may use letters of guarantee from host organizations as proof of health insurance coverage.
Thailand offers voluntary, fee-based COVID-19 vaccinations for foreigners at designated locations to manage increasing tourist arrivals, especially from China.

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.