Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Fossilised carnivorous dinosaur footprints found in Kalasin’s Phu Faek forest
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Fossilised carnivorous dinosaur footprints found in Kalasin’s Phu Faek forest
23 Sept 01:52Key points summarised by AI
Over 10 fossilized footprints, believed to belong to a carnivorous dinosaur, were discovered in a sandstone bed within Phu Faek forest park, Kalasin province, Thailand.
The footprints, ranging from 21cm to 30cm in length, indicate a small, meat-eating dinosaur, approximately two meters tall and five meters long, that lived about 140 million years ago.
This find represents the first discovery of this specific dinosaur species in Thailand, adding to the park's significance as a site rich in dinosaur fossils and a tourist attraction.
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Today 15:20Key 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.