PM orders review of pre-travel visa exemptions

15 Sept 00:08 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of pre-travel visa exemptions for foreign visitors.
The directive aims to prevent individuals from exploiting these exemptions for illegal work or engaging in illicit activities within Thailand.
The Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Tourism and Sports ministries are tasked with conducting this review to tighten existing measures.
This order follows recent claims regarding the potential misuse of student visas for unauthorized employment, though some specific allegations were disputed by the Interior Minister.
Thailand currently grants visa-free entry for up to 60 days to nationals from 93 countries for tourism, business, or urgent work.

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.