Dangerously poor air quality in Thailand’s north on Saturday

15 Sept 19:08 Key points summarised by AI

PM2.5 dust reached health-threatening levels across 16 northern, 13 north-eastern provinces, and 43 areas in Bangkok, indicating widespread dangerous air quality.
Mae Hong Son province recorded the country's worst air quality at 142 microns, significantly exceeding Thailand's 50-micron safety level, with other northern provinces also experiencing severe pollution.
Authorities arrested a 63-year-old man for allegedly lighting fires in a wildlife sanctuary in Phayao Province, facing severe charges for contributing to forest fires, a major source of air pollution.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.