Most of Thailand will continue to see cool weather this weekend

11 Sept 05:18 Key points summarised by AI

A strong cold weather system from China will bring cool mornings to most of Thailand, particularly the northern and north-eastern regions.
The southern region will experience increased rainfall and rough seas in the southern Gulf due to an intensifying north-eastern monsoon, with waves reaching up to two meters.
Northern lowlands will see minimum temperatures between 13-18°C, while mountainous areas could drop to 4-10°C with occasional frost.
Northeastern lowlands are forecast for 11-18°C, and central plains along with Bangkok will have minimums around 17-20°C.

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.