Aircraft join ground forces to control forest fires on Doi Jorakhae in Chiang Rai

13 Sept 11:11 Key points summarised by AI

Aircraft from the Royal Thai Air Force and Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation helicopters are assisting hundreds of ground firefighters to control severe forest fires on Doi Jorakhae and surrounding areas in Chiang Rai.
Firefighters are strategically building fire breaks in inaccessible terrain to prevent the spread of fires, specifically protecting a monastery in Ban Bo Thong.
The Geo-Informatics Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) reported 52 hotspots in Chiang Rai, with officials warning that PM2.5 pollution will worsen before improving, cautioning Songkran revelers about the health risks.

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.