Thailand’s adult female literacy placed 6th among ASEAN countries

22 Sept 07:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's adult female literacy rate in 2022 was 92.4%, ranking 6th among ASEAN countries, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The Philippines led with a 98.2% literacy rate, with Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia also reporting higher rates than Thailand.
Beyond education, women in the Asia-Pacific region continue to face significant gender disparities in employment opportunities, compensation, and access to male-dominated business sectors.
Female labor force participation rates in East and Southeast Asia (59.4%) and South Asia (62.3%) were substantially lower than male rates in 2022, underscoring persistent economic inequality.

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.