Thailand to enforce overnight petrol station shutdown after Songkran

10 Sept 12:36 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will implement overnight closures for petrol stations (10 pm-5 am) starting April 20, following the Songkran festival, to conserve energy.
The government is expanding remote work mandates for civil servants across agencies to reduce commuting and fuel consumption.
These measures are part of a broader strategy to curb national energy consumption amid volatile global prices and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.
The Cabinet is also studying reductions in refining margins and excise taxes on fuel, alongside a three-pronged relief plan including budget reallocation, energy price restructuring, and targeted economic stimulus.

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.