Young victims of coach inferno returning home

21 Sept 06:43 Key points summarised by AI

Families of the 23 victims (20 schoolchildren, 3 teachers) of a fatal school coach fire are seeking psychological support at the Police General Hospital.
Forensic investigators are matching DNA samples to identify the unrecognizable bodies of those who perished in the inferno.
Most victims have been identified, and convoys have begun returning their remains to their hometowns in Uthai Thani, with police and medical staff bidding farewell.

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.