Buddhist abbot’s visit to Islamic school sparks uproar

13 Sept 08:21 Key points summarised by AI

A Buddhist abbot, accompanied by soldiers, visited an Islamic school in Narathiwat, triggering significant uproar and criticism from the local Muslim community.
Army officials defended the visit, stating its purpose was to educate young Muslim students on the history of the Thai national flag, patriotism, and the importance of cultural and religious pluralism.
Local Muslim leaders and a Narathiwat MP condemned the incident as an insult and an interference in Islamic teaching, arguing it demonstrated the government's insincerity in resolving southern conflicts.

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.