Search for a missing trawler crew continues in the Gulf off Chumphon

14 Sept 01:31 Key points summarised by AI

Search and rescue teams resumed efforts for a missing crew member and the body of another after their trawler collided with an oil tanker in the Gulf of Thailand, 35kms off Chumphon.
The collision threw five crew members into the sea; three were rescued, but a severed head of one crew member was found, with his body still missing.
Officials are investigating the cause of the accident and plan to question the oil tanker's skipper to determine responsibility.

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.