Two dead, five wounded in Siam Paragon shooting, suspect used modified BB gun

21 Sept 03:53 Key points summarised by AI

A shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok resulted in two deaths (a Chinese tourist and a Myanmar woman) and five injuries.
The suspect, a teenager, used a modified BB gun and reportedly suffers from mental health problems, having stopped taking prescribed medication.
Police are investigating the motive and the suspect's age, having found more ammunition and evidence of firearm training at his residence.
The incident is expected to negatively impact Thailand's tourism, particularly affecting Chinese visitors' safety perceptions.

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.