Thailand, Singapore to seal five-year rice trade deal during Anutin’s visit

10 Sept 21:34 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visits Singapore to strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation, marking 60 years of relations.
A key outcome of the visit is the expected signing of a five-year rice trade agreement, committing Singapore to import 100,000 tons of Thai rice.
Bilateral talks will cover crucial areas such as food and energy security, green and digital economy development, and joint efforts against online scams and cross-border crime.
PM Anutin is also scheduled to meet Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and deliver a keynote speech at the SET Government Roadshow 2025 to engage regional investors.

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.