Thai ministers to visit Uyghurs returned to China’s Xinjiang province

13 Sept 12:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong will visit China's Xinjiang province on March 18 to assess the safety and well-being of 40 Uyghurs deported from Thailand.
The repatriation occurred after no other country, besides Turkey for a previous group, volunteered to accept the Uyghurs, leading Thailand to agree to China's offer with assurances of their safety.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.