Rising star Banlung drives Thailand’s taekwondo sweep

14 Sept 14:01 Key points summarised by AI

Banlung Tubtimdang spearheaded Thailand's taekwondo team to a second consecutive treble of gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games.
The new world champion, Banlung, dramatically secured his first SEA Games gold, solidifying his status as Thailand's next major taekwondo star and aspiring to Olympic success.
Thailand's dominance was further cemented by gold medal wins from Sirawit Mahamad and Thanathorn Saejo in their respective categories, completing the golden sweep.

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.