Death of folded-ear elephant prompts court appeal

14 Sept 02:23 Key points summarised by AI

The National Parks Department appealed to the Khon Kaen Administrative Court to delay an order to capture and relocate three remaining wild elephants after one, 'Hu Phap', died during relocation.
The department seeks to improve relocation procedures to prevent further tragic losses, proposing to amend the method from capture and transport to driving elephants back into protected forest areas.
The initial court order to relocate four elephants was prompted by villagers' complaints about wild elephants invading fields and causing fatalities.
An investigative panel is determining the cause of 'Hu Phap's death on February 4, with initial assessments suggesting possible choking despite preparations aligning with international 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.