Search continues for 2-year-old boy missing for a week

14 Sept 04:11 Key points summarised by AI

A two-year-old Lahu tribe boy, Kriangkrai Sae Mee, has been missing for a week from his mountain village in Chiang Rai, prompting an extensive search.
Officials are exploring four potential causes for his disappearance: abduction, domestic violence, an accident, or a guardianship dispute.
Kriangkrai was last seen with his uncle, who tested positive for drugs during police questioning, though no direct connection to the boy's disappearance has been established.
Search efforts, now including police sniffer dogs, are concentrated near where the boy was last seen, a hill near a dry creek by his parents' house.
Villagers noted the presence of several outsiders at a wedding on the day he went missing, but emphasize the boy typically did not wander alone.

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.