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Heavy lifting machinery resumes work at collapsed SAO building

14 Sept 02:44 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy machinery, including huge cranes, resumed lifting concrete blocks at the collapsed SAO building after manual digging efforts failed to reach a reported cavity.
128 tanks of gas were transported to the site for oxy-acetylene cutting of rebar, aiming to facilitate the ongoing search operations.
No survivors or bodies were recovered today, leaving the death toll at 15 and 72 people still missing under the debris.

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.