Another 130 Thais return from Israel on Monday

22 Sept 20:31 Key points summarised by AI

A fourth group of 130 Thais, including 127 men, two women, and a child, arrived in Bangkok from Israel, undergoing health checks before returning to their home provinces.
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang welcomed the evacuees, with plans to repatriate 6,000 Thais by month-end via various flights, as over 7,000 have applied for return amidst casualties and hostages.

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.