Volunteers and the navy help to clean up Hat Yai hospital

15 Sept 03:30 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 400 volunteers and Royal Thai Navy sailors are conducting a multi-day cleanup at Hat Yai Hospital to restore its flood-damaged facilities.
Only 30% of the hospital is currently functional, with full operational capacity expected to take a month due to damaged medical equipment.
The out-patient clinic has resumed operations for emergency cases, but complete hospital services will require more time to fully restore.
The Cabinet approved financial aid for southern flood victims, including interest-free loans for house repairs and career rehabilitation, and a one-year debt and interest moratorium.
Two million baht in compensation has also been approved from the Central Fund for each flood-related fatality in Songkhla province.

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.