Vocational student shot dead in Bangkok’s Dusit district Monday morning

11 Sept 23:03 Key points summarised by AI

A 16-year-old vocational student from Dusit Technical College was fatally shot on Ranong 2 Road in Bangkok's Dusit district.
Police are actively searching for three men, riding two motorcycles, who reportedly followed and confronted the victim before the shooting.
The incident underscores persistent concerns about inter-school rivalry, with the victim's father having previously urged his son to quit college due to safety fears, and a pen pistol found near the body.

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.