Thai fencing queen wins second gold at Paris Paralympics

11 Sept 08:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thai fencing queen Saysunee Jana secured her second gold medal in women's foil B at the Paris Paralympics, defeating China's Xiao Long 15-11.
Wheelchair racers Pongsakorn Paeyo and Athiwat Paeng-nuea each added silver medals to Thailand's tally in the men's 100m T53 and T54 classes, respectively.
Thailand currently ranks 15th in the medal standings with a total of 17 medals, including six gold, five silver, and six bronze.
Saysunee Jana is anticipated to contend for a potential third gold medal in her upcoming women's epée B class event, a category she has previously dominated.

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.