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Race against time to get donor heart through rush hours and heavy rain for transplant

23 Sept 02:45 Key points summarised by AI

Pol Sub-lt Sakchai Krasaeyan of the Royal Thai Police raced a donor heart from Samut Sakhon to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok via motorcycle, battling heavy rain and rush-hour traffic.
The life-saving mission was critical due to the heart's maximum four-hour viability for transplant, with a doctor hand-carrying the organ in an ice box during the 4-hour dash.
This marked the 73rd successful such mission by traffic police, highlighting their crucial role in organ transport and addressing the urgent need for donations among 6,000 people awaiting hearts in Thailand.

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.