China’s foreign minister to visit Bangkok this Thursday

13 Sept 06:05 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Thailand from April 23-25 to co-chair the third Thailand-China foreign ministers’ consultation, aiming to deepen their strategic partnership and discuss regional issues.
Thailand plans to request China consider increasing imports of Thai agricultural products like rice and fruit, alongside expanding investment and technological support; Wang Yi's trip also includes visits to Cambodia and Myanmar.

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.