Red flags flying in Hat Yai warning residents to move to higher ground

10 Sept 18:08 Key points summarised by AI

Hat Yai officials issued urgent warnings, prompting residents to move valuables to higher ground as local canals swell from Pattani province runoffs.
Widespread flooding critically impacts southern provinces; a Songkhla foundation chairman died while assisting flood victims, and Yala villages are submerged under 2 meters of water.
Pattani faces a critical situation with all roads submerged, numerous stores damaged, and water pumping efforts stalled by an overflowing river compounded by high tide.

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.