Subsidy approved to discourage sugarcane farmers from burning canes

10 Sept 07:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a 120 baht per tonne subsidy for raw sugarcane to discourage farmers from burning their canes, a practice contributing to PM2.5 air pollution.
This incentive aims to attract approximately 40,000 sugarcane farmers to adopt cleaner harvesting methods, starting with the new milling season in January.
Burning cane, while facilitating harvest, reduces sugar content and farmer income, making the subsidy a beneficial alternative for both environmental protection and agricultural economics.
During a mobile cabinet meeting, other local issues in five northeastern provinces were addressed, including poverty, land rights, farm produce prices, and tourism potential.
Initiatives include designating Bang Sue train terminal for OTOP product promotion and developing online platforms to help farmers sell their produce.

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.