Progress observed in Mae Wong – Khlong Lan rewilding

2 Oct 10:14 Key points summarised by AI

A fawn's birth in Mae Wong – Khlong Lan national parks marks a significant achievement in Thailand's rewilding project, confirming progress in increasing the sambar deer population.
The long-term project, initiated in 2010 by DNP and WWF Thailand, aims to restore a thriving tiger population by first focusing on boosting their prey, the sambar deer, after identifying their scarcity.
Since 2021, 90 captive-bred sambar deer have been released into the wild, supported by parallel efforts to improve habitat through increased saltlicks and waterholes, and active community engagement.
Although only 40% of released deer survive, the successful birth of a wild fawn is celebrated as a crucial indicator of the project's potential to establish a self-sustaining population and restore the ecosystem.

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.