Valentine’s Day sees wave of support for Princess Sirindhorn

21 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

Valentine's Day transformed into a public display of support for Princess Sirindhorn following an incident involving monarchy reform activists.
Citizens nationwide donned purple, the princess's birth color, and updated social media profiles with her images to express solidarity.
Public sentiment revealed a strong, previously understated, love and respect for the princess, with many openly expressing their support in response to the incident.
Provincial gatherings, attended by officials and locals in purple, further solidified the widespread backing for the princess.

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.