Hun Sen dismisses revoked Thai honorary degrees as ‘worthless’

28 Sept 20:08 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's Hun Sen declared that honorary doctorates revoked by Thai universities are "worthless" and "meaningless," stating he had long discarded them.
Thai universities, including Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat and Ramkhamhaeng, are revoking these degrees in connection with fatal border clashes and accusations against Hun Sen.
Hun Sen contends that his significant political achievements, such as becoming Prime Minister at 32, predated these unsolicited degrees and that his intellect stems solely from Cambodian education and its people.

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.