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“50-50” tourism promotion program in northern region fully subscribed

14 Sept 01:56 Key points summarised by AI

The "50:50" tourism program, offering 50% discounts on hotel stays and food across 17 northern provinces, successfully saw all 10,000 entitlements fully subscribed and utilized, significantly boosting tourism in areas like Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
While hoteliers largely praised the program for increasing business and expressed interest in its return, some participants raised concerns about the strict three-day entitlement usage window, slow government refunds to businesses, and a limited registration period.

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.