Hun Sen describes his reunion with Thaksin as "a meeting of brothers"

14 Sept 18:16 Key points summarised by AI

Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Thaksin Shinawatra, describing their 32-year bond as a "brotherly" friendship and explicitly avoiding political discussions.
Hun Sen, the first guest to visit Thaksin post-parole, extended an invitation to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party, to visit Cambodia in March to strengthen bilateral relations.

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.