Canadian who opened plane door before take off self- harms in cell

13 Sept 13:11 Key points summarised by AI

A Canadian man, Wong Sai Heung, arrested for opening a Thai Airways plane door before takeoff, self-harmed in his Chiang Mai cell.
He was transferred to a neurological hospital for psychological assessment after bashing his head and biting his hand.
The suspect claimed paranoia about an "underground organisation" and believed the plane would explode, prompting his actions.
His actions caused significant flight delays, affecting over 2,000 passengers, and he faces charges for endangering an aircraft.

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.