Heroic Hat Yai school director dies after shooting

13 Sept 06:16 Key points summarised by AI

Sasipatchara Sinsamosorn, director of Phatong Prathan Kiriwat School, tragically died from severe injuries after being shot during a school attack.
She was hailed as a hero for offering herself to the gunman in exchange for the release of students and teachers, ultimately leading to her fatal injury.
An 18-year-old male, with a history of psychiatric treatment, carried out the attack using a stolen police pistol, taking hostages before eventually surrendering.
Two female students also sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident, which prompted the school's temporary closure for forensic investigation.

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.