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Government must prepare for the effects of the El Nino climate phenomenon, expert says

13 Sept 08:06 Key points summarised by AI

An expert urges the new government to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with agencies for urgent action against global warming and the impending El Nino, which is set to intensify rising global temperatures.
The return of El Nino will exacerbate environmental damage, including coral bleaching, marine heat waves, disrupted fish migration, rising sea levels, and increased wildfires due to prolonged hot and dry conditions.
Proposed solutions include serious government action on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology development and enhancing nature-based carbon credits through initiatives like seagrass restoration.
The expert emphasizes increasing budgets for agencies and adopting advanced technologies, such as waterproof drones and RTK-GNSS, to improve marine resource preservation and monitoring efforts.

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.