Foreign man dies in fall from fourth floor in Korat mall

14 Sept 05:55 Key points summarised by AI

A foreign man, aged 50-60, died after falling from the fourth floor of a crowded shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) on Monday evening.
Police are investigating the cause of the fall and found a hotel access card in the victim's possession, who sustained severe head injuries and broken limbs.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 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.