First day of South peace talks end with positive note

14 Sept 00:41 Key points summarised by AI

Representatives from the Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) concluded the first day of peace talks in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on establishing an environment conducive to peace and ending violence in southern Thailand.
Both delegations expressed satisfaction with the talks, demonstrating a serious commitment to implementing the "Joint Comprehensive Plan Toward Peace" (JCPP) to foster public participation and resolve the decades-long conflict.

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.