Srettha will attend the Asean-Australia summit in Melbourne

14 Sept 02:28 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will attend the special ASEAN-Australia Summit in Melbourne from March 4-6, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between ASEAN and Australia.
Hosted by Australian PM Antony Albanese, the summit aims to enhance cooperation, especially in trade, investment, climate, and maritime security, with various side events planned.

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.