Critical patients to be airlifted out of Hat Yai Hospital

11 Sept 09:00 Key points summarised by AI

Hat Yai Hospital initiates emergency airlift for 90 critical patients due to severe flooding and a dwindling one-day oxygen supply, with the first 50 transferred today.
Patients are being transported by helicopter to multiple regional hospitals, including Songklanagarind and Pattani, while additional medical support and oxygen are en route to Hat Yai.
Electricity at Hat Yai Hospital is unstable, and flood damage remains unassessable as the facility is inaccessible by land.
Somdejpraboromrachineenart Hospital in Na Thawee faces dire shortages of food and generator fuel for its 400 occupants, who are stranded by the heavy flooding.

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.