Cabinet approves phase 5 of the “We Travel Together” program

23 Sept 03:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved the 5th phase of the "We Travel Together" program, allocating 2.02 billion baht to stimulate domestic tourism.
This phase covers 40% of accommodation costs (up to 3,000 baht/night) and a 600-baht daily food voucher for 560,000 entitlements, with each person eligible for a maximum of five, but unlike previous phases, it excludes airfares.

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.