Air pollution in Chiang Mai highlighted in Chinese life-style social media

13 Sept 21:34 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai's severe air pollution, recently ranked the world's most polluted, has become a major topic of criticism on Chinese social media, particularly Xiaohongshu.
Chinese tourists are expressing dismay over the "unbearable" smog, with hashtags attracting millions of views, raising concerns about the city's long-term image due to pollution levels 20 times higher than WHO standards.

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.