Maya Bay voted world’s third best beach by Lonely Planet

16 Sept 04:58 Key points summarised by AI

Maya Bay, a picturesque Thai beach renowned for its feature in the 2000 film "The Beach," has been ranked the world’s third-best beach by Lonely Planet.
Previously closed for environmental recovery due to overwhelming tourist numbers, the bay reopened in 2022 with strict restrictions, including limits on daily visitors and boat anchoring, to preserve its natural 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.