EOD officer hurt as bomb explodes during disposal operation in Pattani

13 Sept 13:10 Key points summarised by AI

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer sustained injuries when a bomb detonated during a disposal operation at a petrol station in Pattani province.
The incident occurred as officers worked to neutralize a suspicious object, successfully rendering one device safe before a secondary explosion.
This event follows the recent successful defusal of two time bombs, discovered in toilet tanks at other PTT stations, both pre-set to explode on February 14.
Authorities have secured the site, initiated thorough searches, and heightened security across Pattani, investigating potential links between the series of bomb-related incidents.

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.