A historic win for Thai cinema: Aokbab claims International Emmy

11 Sept 00:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thai actress Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying made history by winning Best Performance by an Actress at the 52nd International Emmy Awards.
Her award-winning role in Netflix's “Hunger” portrayed a young chef's rise to culinary stardom, captivating global audiences and topping Netflix charts.
This significant triumph elevates Thai cinema onto the world stage, showcasing the nation's talent and creativity while bringing immense pride to Thai film enthusiasts.
Aokbab's achievement further solidifies her reputation as a leading Thai talent, following her critically acclaimed performance in the 2017 blockbuster “Bad Genius”.

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.