Part of Bangkok’s Bang Sue declared Hazmat zone

19 Sept 23:24 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok's Bang Sue district declared an area a Hazmat zone after 300 tonnes of toxic cadmium slag were discovered in a warehouse, leading to immediate prohibitions on entry and activities.
The area will be officially designated a 'disaster zone' under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act, with a hazmat team dispatched to manage the situation alongside government officials.
The warehouse owner, linked to a company where cadmium slag was previously found, faces charges for storing dangerous substances without a permit, and the impounded slag is currently held on-site.
Officials continue to investigate additional unweighed cadmium waste discovered at related warehouses and are tracing potential shipping routes, extending their search to other provinces.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.