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Thailand’s national park “passport” already sold out, thanks to Cullen Hateberry

20 Sept 11:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's 'Passport to National Parks' quickly sold out after being featured by popular South Korean YouTubers Cullen Hateberry, prompting the department to order more stock.
The Bt100 passports are now being resold online at significantly higher prices, underscoring their sudden and unexpected demand.
The National Parks Department is considering rewards for visitors who complete all parks within two years and has invited Cullen Hateberry to collaborate on tourism promotion.
Cullen Hateberry, known for their engaging Thai-language vlogs exploring various Thai locations, has rapidly grown their follower base, greatly influencing the passport's popularity.

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.