PM tells Trump he wants no close ties with security-threat neighbour

14 Sept 02:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul informed US President Trump that Thailand would not maintain close ties with a neighboring country (Cambodia) due to its insincerity and threats to Thai sovereignty.
Thailand suspended all commitments with Cambodia, citing a recent landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers, which an ASEAN Observer Team confirmed was new and a breach of prior agreements.
Anutin demanded an apology from Cambodia and assurances against future incidents, reaffirming Thailand's right to take necessary actions to protect its sovereignty and people.
He urged Trump and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, witnesses to a previous joint declaration, to press Cambodian PM Hun Manet to comply with commitments and not obstruct mine clearance efforts.

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.