Water in Chao Phraya and 21 other rivers unfit for splashing during Songkran

13 Sept 14:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Pollution Control Department (PCD) warns against using water from the Chao Phraya River and 21 other rivers for Songkran splashing due to high levels of Fibrobacteres-Chlorobi-Bacteroidetes (FCB) bacteria.
Despite river pollution, 77 beaches across Thailand, including a top ten list, were found to have mostly safe seawater quality based on recent samples, making them suitable for recreational activities.

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.