Mudslide kills woman in Mae Hong Son

18 Sept 00:00 Key points summarised by AI

A woman died in Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, due to a mudslide caused by heavy rain from tropical depression Bualoi.
Widespread damage includes several houses and bridges, with a pickup truck swept away and 15 homes damaged in Ban Kart sub-district, forcing many villagers to evacuate.
Flash floods and river overflows have severely impacted 36 villages across six sub-districts in Mae Hong Son province.
The Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain and isolated heavy downfalls for several northern, southern, and northeastern provinces in the next 24 hours.

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.