BMA advises working from home if air quality falls to a critical level

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) urges businesses to adopt work-from-home policies when air quality reaches critical 'red' levels in five districts or 'orange' in fifteen districts.
Despite current safe PM2.5 levels, air quality is projected to worsen from Wednesday, prompting the BMA to pilot revised work-from-home guidelines among its own staff.
The BMA is actively tackling vehicle emissions by conducting mandatory checks on city buses and implementing random emission tests for all vehicles twice a week.
To safeguard students, the BMA is equipping schools with dust-free classrooms and air quality devices, while also considering school closures during severe pollution events.
Additional measures under consideration include banning large trucks from a designated 'Low Emission Zone' to further reduce air pollution in the capital.

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.