Over 10 fishing vessels burn at Khanom district pier in Nakhon Si Thammarat

23 Sept 01:48 Key points summarised by AI

Over 10 fishing vessels ignited at a Khanom district pier in Nakhon Si Thammarat around midnight.
The blaze rapidly spread among closely moored vessels, necessitating a multi-agency emergency response.
Many affected trawlers were reportedly modified 'pair trawlers' due to recent fishing law amendments.
Initial damage estimates exceed 100 million baht, with vessels belonging to a former Democrat party candidate's family.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the destructive fire.

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.