Indian actor apologises to Thai fans for Cambodia visit

14 Sept 05:18 Key points summarised by AI

Indian actor Gagan Malik, renowned in Thailand for his religious TV roles, issued a public apology to Thai fans for his recent visit to Cambodia, acknowledging it caused hurt.
Malik announced his resignation as Cambodia’s Tourism Goodwill Ambassador, a pro-bono role, explaining his decision was made out of respect for Thailand and recent tensions.
He reaffirmed his deep, decade-long connection to Thailand, calling it his 'second home' and highlighting his work promoting Buddhism, including building a Thai-inspired temple in India.
The actor clarified his Cambodia trip was his first group tour and unintentional in causing upset, expressing gratitude for Thai support and pledging to be more mindful in the future.

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.