Family of five rescued from floods in Chiang Mai

11 Sept 04:01 Key points summarised by AI

An emergency team successfully rescued a family of five, including a child, from a heavily-flooded house in Chiang Mai's Mae Rim district, with no casualties reported.
Widespread flooding is impacting multiple provinces, including Mae Chaem (Chiang Mai), Nan (experiencing flash floods and mudslides), and Phetchabun, where a local business owner noted it as the fourth flood this year.
Local authorities are coordinating extensive response efforts, including helping residents move belongings, evacuating vulnerable groups, and reinforcing floodwalls to protect commercial areas.
Provincial officials in Phayao warn of potential flooding due to Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to weaken and make landfall in northern Vietnam, while the Meteorological Department forecasts isolated heavy rain across several Thai provinces.

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.