No signs of Nipah virus as health screening takes place at airports

11 Sept 18:26 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has initiated comprehensive health screenings at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket international airports for all arrivals from Kolkata, India, to prevent the Nipah virus from entering the country.
A collaborative protocol between the Ministry of Public Health, Civil Aviation Authority, and airlines mandates visual screening at check-in in Kolkata and thermal scanning upon arrival in Thailand, alongside the completion of health condition forms.
Passengers exhibiting high fever, headache, or respiratory symptoms will be immediately transferred to a hospital for examination, though initial screenings of 332 passengers have not detected any signs of the Nipah virus.

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.