23 people killed, 164 injured in road accidents on Saturday

14 Sept 12:33 Key points summarised by AI

Saturday's road accidents resulted in 23 deaths and 164 injuries, contributing to a nine-day New Year period toll of 393 fatalities and 2,251 injuries.
Speeding (37.28%), cutting in (23.67%), and poor visibility (17.75%) were the main causes, with motorcycles involved in 84.3% of incidents; authorities urge motorists to exercise greater caution due to morning mist and smoke from farm waste.

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.