Iran says it helped broker release of Thais held in Gaza

13 Sept 08:14 Key points summarised by AI

Iran claimed it helped Qatar broker the release of 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino, captured by Hamas during the October 7 attack, from Gaza.
This release was part of a temporary truce, which also facilitated the exchange of 13 Israeli women and children for 39 Palestinian prisoners.
While 10 Thais were freed, approximately 20 more are estimated to remain among the 215 hostages still held in Gaza.
Iran, a key supporter of Hamas, hailed the truce as a step towards ending Israeli "war crimes" but denied direct involvement in the initial October 7 attacks.

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.