Move over elephant pants, “Capybara pants” are here!

14 Sept 10:02 Key points summarised by AI

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand's Chonburi province launched new “capybara pants” as a “soft power” initiative, following the viral success of Thai elephant pants.
The pants feature capybaras, one of the zoo's popular animals, aiming to attract more visitors, with sales expected to commence in March.
The zoo is negotiating pricing and will unveil a new zone in late February where visitors can interact with and feed capybaras, further capitalizing on the animal's popularity.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.