Taekwondo and rowing power Thailand’s dominant medal run

13 Sept 23:39 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand significantly extended its lead at the 33rd SEA Games medal standings, securing a remarkable 18 gold medals on Thursday.
The taekwondo team spearheaded this success, clinching three of the four available titles, including a dramatic comeback victory.
The rowing team also performed exceptionally, adding four more gold medals to Thailand's impressive haul on their second day of competition.
Further gold contributions came from diverse sports such as extreme sports (wake surf, wakeboard), women's snooker, men's gymnastics, and men's 3x3 basketball.
This dominant performance solidified Thailand's position at the top of the medal table with a total of 37 golds, showcasing their comprehensive athletic strength.

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.