Possession of Blackchin tilapia banned in all but 19 provinces

10 Sept 05:57 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Agriculture has officially banned the possession of live or dead Blackchin tilapia fish across Thailand, excluding 19 specific provinces where the invasive species is already widespread.
Exceptions permit the transportation of these fish if they are dead, processed (e.g., in ice, frozen, sliced, salted, or dried), or handled by state agencies for disposal.
This measure is part of a broader effort to combat the spread of Blackchin tilapia, an invasive species severely threatening local aquatic ecosystems by depleting indigenous fish populations.
Additional initiatives include public campaigns to eradicate the fish from natural watercourses and a 450 million baht budget to purchase the fish from fishermen for conversion into bio compost.

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.