Rescuers recover second victim after crane collapse on Rama II Road

13 Sept 22:31 Key points summarised by AI

Rescuers successfully recovered the body of the second victim, Sarawut Wechakarn, from a crushed car after an overnight operation following a crane collapse on Rama II Road.
The crane collapse tragically killed two people, with the first victim, Sompong Srisook, recovered earlier.
The accident has led to the closure of all main traffic lanes on Rama II Road, with clearance of debris and the crane structure expected to take up to two weeks.
Authorities immediately halted construction work on this and several other projects by Italian-Thai Development Plc, pending a comprehensive review of the company's safety standards.

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.