Private sector to meet PM before trade talks in Washington DC in February

28 Sept 04:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's private sector will meet with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to prepare for upcoming bilateral trade talks in the US, focusing on new Trump administration trade policies.
The private sector advocates for its inclusion in 'Team Thailand' to provide crucial insights on potential US demands and address concerns like import taxes on key Thai exports.

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.