Thai army will try to regain Ta Kwai Temple from Cambodia - Lt Gen Boonsin

13 Sept 13:29 Key points summarised by AI

Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang announced the Thai army's intent to launch a fifth attempt to retake the Ta Kwai ancient temple from Cambodian forces, despite previous failures due to landmines and strong defenses.
The commander claimed approximately 3,000 Cambodian troops were killed in recent border clashes (July 24-28), attributing the high casualties to Cambodia's deployment of forces to capture disputed areas.
Thai forces currently control Ta Muen Thom Temple, successfully repelling Cambodian attempts to capture it, though it remains closed to visitors.
The army is addressing the problem of unidentified drones spotted over Thai airports, hospitals, and military installations, warning they could be used to pinpoint strategic targets for future Cambodian attacks.

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.