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Volunteer enlistment rises in this year’s military draft

10 Sept 16:59 Key points summarised by AI

This year's military draft recorded a significant increase in volunteers, with 27,698 men enlisting for active service, marking a rise of 1,508 from the previous year.
These volunteers constitute 44% of the 62,318 personnel required, distributed across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, indicating growing public confidence and a transparent draft process.

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.