Stranded Malaysian tourists return home as floodwater recedes from Hat Yai

14 Sept 06:58 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian tourists are departing Hat Yai as floodwaters recede, allowing them to return home in their private cars.
Tourists experienced significant difficulties during their stranding, including shortages of food, drinking water, and widespread power blackouts.
The flooding has affected over 465,000 people across 16 districts in Songkhla, with 10 districts declared public disaster zones, though no deaths or injuries have been reported.
Widespread flooding also impacts neighboring provinces such as Satun, Phatthalung, Trang, Pattani, and Yala, with Satun declaring seven districts as emergency public disaster zones.

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.