Flood alert in Chiang Mai’s Mueang district as Ping River water level rises

12 Sept 14:02 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai's Mueang district is under a flood alert as the Ping River reaches critical levels, prompting residents to move valuables and a 24/7 monitoring center to be established.
Neighboring Chiang Rai province faces partial flooding, with the Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai highway becoming impassable in sections and local authorities instructed to monitor the situation.
Nine provinces across Thailand, including Nan, Lampang, Phrae, and Ayutthaya, continue to experience partial flooding in various districts.
The Interior Minister confirmed 100 million baht emergency budgets and sufficient food supplies have been allocated to flood victims in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

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.