Thai troops seize Mount 350, retrieve bodies of two fallen soldiers

11 Sept 14:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thai troops successfully seized control of Mount 350, a strategic hilltop in Surin province, after intense fighting.
They located and are retrieving the bodies of two fallen soldiers, Sgt. Maj. Samroeng Klangprakone and Pvt. Phanupat Saosa, who were killed on December 16th.
Previous efforts to retrieve the bodies were hampered by persistent mortar, rocket fire, and drone attacks from Cambodian forces.
A social media report, citing a Cambodian emergency foundation, claimed 18 Cambodian troops were killed in a Thai Air Force F-16 air strike.

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.