Thai actor nominated as best leading actor in Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards

10 Sept 20:31 Key points summarised by AI

Thai actor Wanlop Rungkumjad achieved a historic first, earning a nomination for Best Leading Actor at Taiwan’s 61st Golden Horse Awards for his performance in the film “Mongrel.”
“Mongrel,” which portrays an undocumented Thai caregiver in Taiwan, received seven nominations at the Golden Horse Awards and previously won the Caméra d'Or Special Distinction at the Cannes Film Festival.

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.