Thailand may recall its ambassador from Cambodia

21 Sept 21:23 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated the country may recall its ambassador from Cambodia if border tensions escalate.
To prevent armed conflict, Thailand is deploying crowd control police to the Ta Muen Thom ancient ruins, a border flashpoint, to manage potential issues and avoid military confrontation.
This move aims to demonstrate Thailand's commitment to avoiding unnecessary armed conflict and protecting civilian populations, while Thai troops remain deployed to protect sovereignty.
Thailand emphasizes restraint and avoiding violence to prevent Cambodia from using such incidents as a pretext for complaints to the International Court of Justice, whose jurisdiction Thailand does not recognize.

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.