Thailand’s airports and main highways already packed with holiday-makers

14 Sept 05:14 Key points summarised by AI

Major highways, particularly the Friendship Highway, are experiencing severe congestion as thousands travel to celebrate the New Year break.
Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports are heavily crowded, accommodating an estimated 230,000 and 100,000 daily passengers respectively during the holidays.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has increased staff by 30% and implemented biometric systems at immigration to efficiently manage the surge in passenger volume.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.