“Indy Jumbo” arrives in Lampang

16 Sept 08:43 Key points summarised by AI

An elephant, nicknamed 'Indy Jumbo' for her free spirit, gained viral fame after a TikTok video showed her stubbornly relaxing on a beach.
Her previous owner sold her due to business losses to a tourism operator, raising concerns among animal lovers about her future well-being.
A monk initiated a successful campaign, raising Bt2.1 million with a significant donation from Kanchana Silpa-archa, to buy the elephant.
Renamed 'Saen-ru,' she has safely arrived in Lampang and will join the herd at the Thai Elephant Centre after a quarantine period.

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.