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Rescue teams finally allowed to recover bodies of crane collapse victims in Rayong

13 Sept 23:14 Key points summarised by AI

A crane collapse at a construction site in Rayong’s Pluak Daeng district tragically killed seven workers, including six from Myanmar and one Chinese national.
Surviving workers initially blocked access for police and rescue teams, demanding a compensation agreement from the construction firm before allowing body recovery.
Following hours of negotiation, the firm agreed to pay Bt1.6 million in compensation to the family of each fatality, with an immediate first tranche payment.
After the compensation agreement, authorities were granted access to the site to retrieve the bodies and commence an investigation into the accident's cause.

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.