Vietnam’s House speaker to visit Thailand

13 Sept 11:02 Key points summarised by AI

Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will undertake a four-day visit to Thailand to bolster legislative cooperation and high-level exchanges.
The visit includes signing a Memorandum of Understanding, an audience with HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and a courtesy call to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Chairman Hue will deliver a speech on Vietnamese-Thai engagement at Chulalongkorn University and inaugurate the world's first "Vietnam Town" in Udon Thani.
This trip reinforces the existing "Enhanced Strategic Partnership" (2022-2027) with plans to elevate bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" next year.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.