Industrial waste plant in Rayong goes up in flames, people evacuated

1 Oct 23:40 Key points summarised by AI

A chemical and industrial waste factory in Rayong erupted in flames with explosions, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents due to toxic fumes and thick smoke.
Firefighters are using foam to control the blaze, which highlights prior environmental complaints against the factory for leaking untreated wastewater, leading to an official order for system repairs.

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.