Mae Chan district hospital now safe from forest fires

15 Sept 23:50 Key points summarised by AI

Mae Chan District Hospital operates normally, ensuring patient safety despite nearby forest fires, with an evacuation plan ready.
Smoke from the fires remains a pressing issue, leading to the installation of additional air purifiers in hospital wards to protect patients.
Chiang Rai province faces severe air pollution, with dangerously high PM2.5 levels causing numerous cases of respiratory and skin-related illnesses.
Dust-free rooms have been established in various public facilities, serving over 18,000 people, as excessive PM2.5 pollution persists across 24 northern and central provinces.

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.