Isan's soul shines bright at ISANCF 2025

23 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

ISANCF 2025 is Thailand's northeast's largest creative festival, themed “ISAN SOUL PROUD,” running from June 28 to July 6, 2025, in Khon Kaen and other Isan provinces, featuring over 200 events.
Beyond entertainment, the festival aims to drive economic development by leveraging Isan's cultural assets—food, stories, skills, and spiritual traditions—through design, innovation, and creativity.
It showcases diverse Isan creativity, from modern Molam music and contemporary art to innovative food products like "Choco Laab," faith-inspired crafts, and traditional illustrations, highlighting local talent.
The festival fosters a "Creative City" vision, encouraging local investment, inspiring return migration, and creating opportunities for Isan natives to thrive in their home region.

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.