Why were 20% of the Thai population not infected with COVID-19?

15 Sept 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

Virologists are investigating why 20% of the Thai population, labeled "Novid," remained uninfected despite close contact with COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Yong Poovorawan's team is focusing on the genetic makeup of these "Novid" individuals, drawing comparisons to genetic resistance found in HIV cases.
Researchers are exploring whether specific genes provide COVID-19 resistance, if immunity was vaccine-induced, or if some infections were simply undetected or asymptomatic.

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.