Hun Sen defends comments regarding Pita’s failure

14 Sept 02:44 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen defended his statements linking Thai PM candidate Pita Limjaroenrat's failure to Cambodia's opposition, asserting he respects Thailand's internal affairs.
He clarified his remarks were aimed at Cambodian 'traitors' who anticipated using Thai territory as a stronghold for anti-Cambodian government activities if Pita became Prime Minister.
Hun Sen called on Cambodian extremist groups to stop relying on external figures and using Pita's name for their political tactics, emphasizing that their expectations 'vanished like salt in water'.

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.