Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings
Applications for public transport fuel subsidies open until Sunday
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Applications for public transport fuel subsidies open until Sunday
13 Sept 11:14Key points summarised by AI
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is accepting applications for oil subsidies from various public transport operators, including haulage trucks, buses, vans, taxis, and motorcycle taxis, to ease financial burdens from rising fuel prices.
The Cabinet approved a 2.06 billion baht budget for these subsidies, available from April 20 to May 31, with specific amounts allocated based on vehicle type, operational routes, and mileage conditions.
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.