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PM admits political divide in Thailand is difficult to tackle

23 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin acknowledged Thailand's profound political conflict, stating it is a serious and time-consuming challenge to resolve.
Despite the political hurdles, his government is focused on economic revitalization through initiatives like the 'digital wallet' scheme, farmer debt relief, energy price cuts, and visa exemptions to boost tourism, while also urging overseas Thais to return and contribute to national development.

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.