Body of second victim of boat capsize in Bang Tabun Bay recovered

14 Sept 02:25 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities recovered the body of the second missing passenger, Kritanat, from Bang Tabun Bay, concluding the search after a tour boat capsized due to a waterspout.
Compensation of 29,700 baht will be provided to the families of both victims, Kritanat and Chanin, while damaged houses in the bay area will also receive aid, despite the boat being properly registered with available life jackets that were not worn by passengers.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

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.