Schools suspend classes amid hunt for armed man in Pathum Thani

12 Sept 03:59 Key points summarised by AI

An armed man, identified as 'Nopparat', remains at large in Pathum Thani following a series of violent incidents stemming from a family dispute.
The suspect allegedly fired at a rescue vehicle and later briefly abducted his father-in-law in an attempt to pressure his wife.
As a precautionary measure, at least 17 schools in Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi have suspended classes, despite authorities confirming the conflict is domestic and not targeting schools.
Police are intensifying efforts to track down the suspect, who is believed to still be armed, with no injuries reported from the 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.