Tight control of alcohol sales during Songkran festival

27 Sept 11:00 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Public Health is implementing strict alcohol sale controls during the extended "World Songkran Festival" (April 1-21) to significantly reduce drunk driving accidents.
Provincial and local officials will rigorously enforce existing regulations, including restricted sales hours (11 am-2 pm, 5 pm-midnight), prohibiting sales to individuals under 20, and banning promotional activities or sales in restricted areas.
All individuals involved in road accidents will undergo breathalyser or blood tests, with legal action pursued against alcohol vendors who sold to underage individuals found to be over the legal limit.
Community checkpoints will be established to actively prevent intoxicated people from driving.
These measures aim to improve upon previous Songkran festivals, where statistics show a high number of fatalities and injuries, including a significant number of young people under 20.

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.