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Girl killed by falling tree as storms hit Thailand’s northern provinces on Friday

13 Sept 13:19 Key points summarised by AI

A six-year-old girl tragically died in Phrae province when a century-old weeping fig tree collapsed onto her family's home during intense summer storms.
Severe storms, accompanied by strong winds and hail, swept across Thailand's northern provinces, including Phetchabun and Chiang Rai, causing extensive damage, widespread blackouts, and numerous uprooted trees.
In Chiang Rai, while the storms caused disruption, the heavy rainfall significantly improved air quality, reducing PM2.5 pollution levels from red to yellow for the first time in two months.

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.