Court upholds order to stop gold mine wastewater leakage in Phichit

10 Sept 20:32 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court dismissed Akara Resources' petition, upholding a Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) order to fix wastewater seepage.
The court ruled the DPIM's order was legal and reasonable, citing expert inspections that confirmed wastewater, containing mineral residues, was leaking into the environment from the company's ponds in Phichit.

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.