Myanmar junta says Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm

13 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta claims detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "in good health," directly responding to concerns raised by her son.
Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, expressed deep worry, stating he has not heard from his 80-year-old mother in years and fears she could die without him knowing.
Detained since the 2021 military coup, Suu Kyi is currently serving a 27-year sentence on various charges, all of which she denies.
Aris hopes an upcoming multi-phase election might lead to his mother's release or house arrest, a move the junta dismisses as an attempt to disrupt the polls.

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.