Child abducted and taken to Myanmar last Friday rescued

21 Sept 04:10 Key points summarised by AI

A 10-year-old Thai girl, abducted last Friday with her nanny, was successfully rescued from Myanmar and safely returned to Mae Sot, Thailand, following a police investigation and cross-border cooperation.
Thai police are currently questioning the suspected abductor (the nanny) and plan to assess her mental status, while the child's mother has expressed her decision to never hire a nanny again.

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.