Green advocates push to sort and recycle plastic waste

11 Sept 01:44 Key points summarised by AI

A green network, including Dow Thailand Group and Zero Waste Yolo, partners with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on the 'Bangkok Magic Hand' project to boost plastic waste sorting and recycling.
The project establishes 50 drop-off points across Bangkok, urging residents to clean and sort plastic waste into categories (PET, flexible, hard-to-recycle) for effective processing.
Manual sorting at centers like Nong Khaem creates local employment for community members, transforming waste into new materials, upcycled products, or alternative fuel.
To manage growing waste, Bangkok plans its first Material Recovery Facility (MRF) with a 40-ton daily capacity, mirroring a successful model in Rayong, to enhance waste diversion and circular economy 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.