Government’s southern peace talks chief appointed

11 Sept 01:02 Key points summarised by AI

General Somsak Rungsita has been appointed to head the government's delegation for peace talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) in Thailand's southern provinces.
A new special government delegation will be formed to enhance coordination between policymakers and field officials addressing unrest in the Deep South.
This special delegation is deemed crucial for tackling critical regional issues, particularly given the current government's anticipated short term in office.
The appointment aims to revive peace dialogue, which has been suspended since early 2024 amid BRN accusations of government insincerity.

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.