17 injured when their coach rear-ends a trailer-truck in Chumphon

13 Sept 05:48 Key points summarised by AI

A tour coach, transporting 44 foreign nationals from Bangkok to Surat Thani, collided with the rear of an articulated lorry in Chumphon province, resulting in 17 injuries among the passengers.
The accident was caused by the coach driver's distraction while attempting to retrieve his fallen cell phone; both coach drivers are now in custody for alcohol and substance checks.

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.