Sukhothai residents brace for flooding as embankment collapses

9 Sept 18:49 Key points summarised by AI

Sukhothai faces severe flooding after a Yom River embankment collapsed, inundating 130 households in Sawankhalok district and prompting emergency evacuations.
Authorities deem immediate embankment repairs too risky as water levels approach 2011 flood highs, with further collapses expected.
The Royal Irrigation Department plans to increase water discharge from the Chao Phraya dam, warning downstream residents to prepare for rising water levels.
Widespread flooding has claimed 22 lives and affected over 21,000 households across 37 districts in multiple Thai provinces.
Thailand seeks urgent coordination with China and Laos to manage Mekong River dam discharges, aiming to mitigate regional flood impacts.

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.