Over 60s assured of ฿10k under “digital wallet” scheme on January 29th

12 Sept 23:59 Key points summarised by AI

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirmed that Thais aged 60 and over will receive 10,000 baht through the “digital wallet” scheme on January 29th.
Eligibility requires being a Thai national aged 60+ by September 15, 2024, with annual taxable income under 840,000 baht, bank deposits not exceeding 500,000 baht by June 30, 2024, and registration via the “Thang Rath” application.

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.