Thailand demands Cambodian troop pullback, vows to defend sovereignty

14 Sept 03:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand demands Cambodia withdraw its troops from a disputed border area following a fatal clash, vowing to robustly defend its sovereignty against any incursion.
Cambodia rejected Thailand's proposal for troop withdrawal, asserting the area is within its sovereign territory and under its control, stating it will not retreat.
Thailand expressed regret over Cambodia's rejection of de-escalation efforts and its military reinforcement, leading Thailand to enhance its own security. Thailand advocates for bilateral negotiations under the 2000 MoU, rejecting ICJ jurisdiction, and calls for a return to 2024 military deployments to reduce escalation risks.

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.