Military dogs which failed tests on auction at Military Dog Training Centre

1 Oct 11:43 Key points summarised by AI

54 dogs, comprising Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois, were auctioned after failing tests for military service at the Military Dog Training Centre.
The auction featured starting bids of 1,500 baht, a limit of two dogs per buyer, and a requirement for bidders to specify where the dogs would be kept, with buyers forming a group for ongoing advice from military trainers.

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.