New digs ready for PM Srettha at Government House

13 Sept 09:47 Key points summarised by AI

Government House has renovated a second-floor room, now ready to serve as a residence for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, making him the first Thai PM to live on the premises.
PM Srettha plans to move in after January 7, citing a desire to alleviate daily traffic congestion caused by his motorcade and to accommodate late-night work at the Government House.

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.