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First 62 Thais from Iran arrive safely in Turkey for onward journey to Thailand

15 Sept 00:50 Key points summarised by AI

A group of 62 Thai nationals, comprising consular staff and their families, successfully evacuated from war-torn Iran and arrived safely in Turkey with the help of Iranian and Turkish officials.
Upon arrival in Turkey, the evacuees were met by a Thai delegation, provided with lodging, food, and necessities in Ankara, and are scheduled to fly back to Thailand in two separate groups.
This evacuation is part of broader efforts by Thai authorities to manage the ongoing Middle East crisis, which is escalating into a humanitarian situation, prompting calls for Thais in risky areas to evacuate quickly.
Beyond the group from Iran, Thai consular officials are actively assisting another 10 Thais in their evacuation from Iraq to Turkey, underscoring continuous efforts to ensure citizen safety.

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.