Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
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Morning haze, not mist, in and around Bangkok today
13 Sept 11:26Key points summarised by AI
Meteorological Department confirms Bangkok's morning 'haze' is PM2.5 dust, not mist, resulting from high humidity mixing with air pollutants.
This poor air quality is projected to continue until Saturday, affecting 48 areas in Bangkok and numerous other provinces, prompting officials to advise wearing face masks outdoors.
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Yesterday 15:20Key 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.