Six volunteers wounded in explosion in Pattani’s Muang district

17 Sept 23:13 Key points summarised by AI

Six defence volunteers were injured in Pattani’s Muang district when an improvised explosive device (IED) hidden in a motorcycle detonated near a police station.
The rigged motorcycle, parked in a lane next to the police station, was likely detonated by a timer or remotely, leading to the area being cordoned off for a bomb disposal search.

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.