Court lifts ban on “Shakespeare Must Die”

1 Oct 00:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court has lifted an 11-year ban on the film “Shakespeare Must Die,” an adaptation of Macbeth.
Initially banned in 2012 for potentially inciting public division due to its depiction of the 1976 “October 6” political event, this decision is hailed as a new chapter for Thai cinema and reflects ongoing changes to film censorship regulations.

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.