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Undertaker brings coffin to petrol station to prove need for fuel

13 Sept 09:17 Key points summarised by AI

An undertaker in Chonburi, Preecha, brought a coffin with a deceased person to a petrol station to prove his urgent need for diesel.
The station had initially refused to sell him fuel in containers due to anti-hoarding measures, despite his explanation that it was for a cremation.
After Preecha presented the coffin, staff informed the manager, who then approved the sale of fuel for the cremation.
The incident went viral on social media, prompting Preecha to advocate for exceptions to fuel restrictions for essential services like cremations and farming.

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.