Two more dugongs found dead in seas off Krabi

13 Sept 11:09 Key points summarised by AI

Two additional dugongs were discovered dead in Krabi, escalating the total number of deaths to 15 in southern Thailand over the past two months.
Investigators suggest starvation as the likely cause of death, directly linked to the rapid depletion of vital seagrass in their feeding grounds.
Dugong mortality rates have surged, with 36 deaths recorded in the first 11 months of this year, significantly exceeding the decade-long annual average of 12.
Marine experts attribute the acute shortage of seagrass, the dugongs' primary food source, to the combined impacts of global warming and human activities, prompting local cultivation efforts.

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.