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17 confirmed dead, 83 still missing in Bangkok after Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar

23 Sept 04:47 Key points summarised by AI

Seventeen people are confirmed dead, 32 injured, and 83 remain missing in Bangkok following tremors from a Myanmar earthquake.
The collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building accounts for ten confirmed deaths, with rescue efforts ongoing to recover more bodies.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt expresses hope for survivors, noting signs of life amidst the rubble, and emphasizes cautious debris removal.
Additional fatalities occurred at multiple construction sites and condominiums across various Bangkok areas.

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.