Bangkok's defaced mural restored

29 Sept 18:23 Key points summarised by AI

Artists successfully restored a mural in Bangkok's Charoen Krung area after it was vandalized on September 27, returning the artwork to its original state.
The restored mural is part of the 'Krung Thep Creative Streets' project, a collaborative initiative featuring 15 murals by international artists across Bangkok.
Three teens were arrested for the vandalism, admitting they defaced the mural after mistaking it for a rival group's territory; the Bangkok Governor urged citizens to report future incidents, highlighting severe penalties and city-wide CCTV.

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.