Villagers in Chainat build temporary flood shelters

22 Sept 15:21 Key points summarised by AI

Villagers in Chainat's Sappaya district are constructing temporary flood shelters as the Chao Phraya River's water level steadily rises.
Over 200 households are already flooded after the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) increased water discharge, with further increases anticipated this week.
The RID advises residents along the Chao Phraya River in multiple provinces to closely monitor rising water levels due to heavy rain and increased upstream inflow.

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.