Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Russian Deputy PM hails Thailand as oldest ASEAN ally, eyes boost in bilateral trade
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Russian Deputy PM hails Thailand as oldest ASEAN ally, eyes boost in bilateral trade
12 Sept 20:02Key points summarised by AI
Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev reaffirmed Thailand as Russia's oldest partner in Southeast Asia, committing to strengthen political, commercial, and economic ties, especially as the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaches.
Bilateral trade, particularly in agricultural and food products, saw over 15% growth last year, with Russia ready to increase exports to Thailand and discussing critical supplies like chemical fertilizers to deepen cooperation.
Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Yesterday 15:20Key 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.