Man who walked 1,200km to meet his online mate weds on Valentine’s Day

14 Sept 19:23 Key points summarised by AI

Suthep Promjit, 52, completed an incredible 1,200km walk from Nakhon Nayok to Satun to marry his 56-year-old online love, Thanapa Khiew-on, on Valentine's Day.
Upon arrival, Suthep was greeted with a grand reception, including a long drum procession and a playful test to identify Thanapa among her friends, all dressed in pink.
The couple officially registered their marriage, presided over by the Thung Wa district chief, and received a surprising wedding gift of a pickup truck from Thanapa's fans, recognizing Suthep's extraordinary commitment.

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.