Runway at Phuket airport closed after navy plane’s emergency landing

14 Sept 03:29 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket International Airport's runway closed for three hours after a Royal Thai Navy reconnaissance plane made an emergency landing due to landing gear problems.
The incident disrupted 17 flights, causing delays and diversions for both inbound and outbound services, as officials safely removed the aircraft and inspected the runway.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.