Garden and ornamental plants emerge as “star exports” for Thailand

13 Sept 09:53 Key points summarised by AI

Garden and ornamental plants, particularly orchids, have been identified as Thailand's new "star exports" by the Commerce Ministry.
Thai orchid exports alone generated over 2.67 billion baht in 2023 and 2.75 billion baht in 2024, with key markets including Japan, Malaysia, and China.
These exports, alongside perennial trees, contribute nearly 100 billion baht in total revenue for local growers and traders.
The government plans concrete actions to promote greater international exports and support local growers in adopting Smart Farming technologies and innovations.

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.