Two Thais stand among the few worldwide capable of Quran repair : PM

23 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that two experts in Thailand's Narathiwat province are among a select few globally capable of repairing copies of the Qur'an.
The Thai Foreign Ministry will be tasked with informing other countries about this unique skill, inviting them to send their holy books to Thailand for repair.
The PM visited an Islamic Cultural Heritage Museum, expressing a desire for it to become a key cultural tourist attraction for Muslims in Thailand and internationally.
Srettha also promoted local products from the southern region, planning to take them to France to seek cooperation opportunities with international fashion houses and leaders.

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.