Border crossing restriction eased for Cambodian students in Sa Kaeo

18 Sept 16:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thai military has eased restrictions at four Sa Kaeo border checkpoints, allowing approximately 2,000 Cambodian children to cross daily for school, citing humanitarian reasons and maintaining good bilateral relations.
Cambodian students are now exempt from needing border passes, with specific crossing hours (6-8 AM and 5-8 PM) set for their commute, while other individuals can cross from 9 AM to 4 PM, following recent border tensions.

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.