Flare use could cost Thailand AFC hosting rights: FA Thailand

11 Sept 23:33 Key points summarised by AI

FA Thailand warns fans against using flares during matches, stating it could lead to heavy fines and jeopardize the country's ability to host future AFC events, including the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.
The warning follows an incident during the April 12 U20 quarter-final match against South Korea, underscoring that flare use violates AFC/FIFA regulations, poses safety risks, and damages the sport's image.

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.