Where going to school is a daily adventure

20 Sept 00:45 Key points summarised by AI

Children on Payam Island face a daily perilous journey, using makeshift rafts and wading through a lagoon, to reach school, a plight that recently gained viral attention.
A promised bridge, intended to ease their commute, remains unbuilt for nearly a decade due to a dispute over its construction within a national forest reserve.
Villagers hope Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's upcoming Cabinet meeting in Ranong will finally address the dangerous commute and the long-standing issue of the unfulfilled bridge project.
Beyond the school commute, many Moken sea nomads on the island lack Thai citizenship, restricting access to job opportunities and social welfare, with costly DNA tests posing a barrier for their children's IDs.

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.