Six Thai airports to implement Biometric check-ins

11 Sept 07:27 Key points summarised by AI

Six major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, will introduce biometric facial recognition for check-ins.
The new system will be implemented for domestic air travel starting November 1st, followed by international air travel a month later.
Passengers need to provide consent only once for their identification information to be stored, significantly streamlining future check-in processes.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has integrated this biometric system with five other common use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) to modernize and enhance the entire passenger journey.

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.