Myanmar’s Tachileik township needs more power from Laos in summer heat

13 Sept 22:52 Key points summarised by AI

Tachileik township in Myanmar is experiencing severe power shortages, particularly during the dry season, following Thailand's decision to cut electricity and oil supplies on February 5th.
Myanmar officials have urgently requested Laos to increase electricity supply to Tachileik from 13 to over 20 megawatts monthly, as the current insufficient supply forces them to ration power to specific hours.

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.