Kesa Komon Bridge to remain closed to traffic for five more days

13 Sept 09:47 Key points summarised by AI

Kesa Komon Bridge and a 200m section of Amnuay Songkhram Road in Bangkok will remain closed for at least five more days following a three-meter-deep sinkhole caused by dam construction.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes via Rama 5 Road and Nakhon Chaisri Road, as anti-corruption officials investigate the ongoing dam construction.

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.