7,000 tonnes of “missing” cadmium waste found in Chon Buri warehouse

21 Sept 17:44 Key points summarised by AI

Officials discovered 7,000 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste in a Chon Buri warehouse, believed to be illegally transferred from Samut Sakhon where over 10,000 tonnes were reported missing.
Acting on a tip-off, authorities from the Industrial Works Department and police found the hazardous material, leading to the immediate closure of the unlicensed warehouse.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the proper disposal of the dangerous metal to prevent environmental leakage, with soil samples taken for testing and workers' health being checked.
Cadmium slag found in Samut Sakhon is being secured and will be transferred back to Tak province within seven days for proper disposal.

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.