Thai monarch to make first Laos visit in 32 years

10 Sept 21:29 Key points summarised by AI

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will pay a State Visit to Laos from March 16-18, marking the first visit by a Thai monarch in 32 years.
The historic trip aims to strengthen the longstanding friendship and close relations between Thailand and Laos, at the invitation of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith.
The royal couple will engage in high-level meetings with Lao leaders, attend a State banquet, and visit significant cultural sites and the Huayxone–Huayxua Agricultural Development Service Centre, a royal project.
This visit follows the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to deepen cooperation and people-to-people ties between the neighboring countries.

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.