Mayor in Nonthaburi ordered to stop woman feeding pigeons

15 Sept 10:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Administrative Court issued a restraining order, compelling the mayor of Bang Rak Pattana municipality to stop an elderly woman from feeding pigeons within 15 days due to the nuisance they cause.
Non-compliance with the order could lead to the woman facing three months imprisonment and/or a 25,000 baht fine.
Residents have endured years of complaints about hundreds of pigeons, attributing property damage from droppings and potential health risks (like bird flu) to an elderly woman, Prapaisri, who consistently feeds them.
Previous attempts by local officials to deter Prapaisri were unsuccessful, prompting residents to seek legal assistance from the Anti-Global Warming Association.
A lawsuit was filed against the mayor for failing to address the issue, culminating in the court's restraining order, which was met with jubilation by the affected community.

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.