Speeding and drunk driving blamed for majority of Songkran accidents

13 Sept 09:51 Key points summarised by AI

During the 4-day Songkran break (April 11-14), Thailand recorded 1,000 road accidents, resulting in 138 deaths and 1,002 injuries.
Speeding accounted for 44.4% of accidents, and drunk driving for 24.9%, making them the primary causes of the incidents.
Motorcycles were involved in 77.2% of all accidents, with most occurring on straight roads and peaking between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Authorities noted an improvement in accident and casualty figures compared to last year, vowing strict enforcement of traffic laws and regulations on alcohol sales to minors.

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.