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Sa Kaeo governor demands Cambodia act after violent border protests

14 Sept 14:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Sa Kaeo Governor lodged a formal protest with Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province over violent incidents on September 16-17, where Cambodian protesters dismantled a border barricade, assaulted Thai police, and stole property.
The Thai governor alleged that Cambodian officials present failed to intervene and urged Cambodian troops to restrain their protesters from violating Thai law and prevent their interim observer team from trespassing.
Thailand called for Cambodia to comply with established Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) and General Border Committee (GBC) mechanisms to resolve the border conflict.
Thai crowd control police used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters who defied orders and attempted to dismantle the barrier fence, with water cannons on standby for potential escalation.

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.