Thai durian rejected at Chinese airport for lack of BY2 test certificate

13 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

A large Thai durian shipment was rejected in China for lacking a certificate proving it was free of the prohibited BY2 chemical, prompting Chinese customs to mandate BY2 lab test certificates for all future Thai durian exports.
The World Health Organization classifies BY2 as a carcinogen, and Thailand's Department of Agriculture had already warned exporters against using the chemical, after some wholesalers were found illegally soaking durians in it.

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.